#VU718 Information disclosure in Oracle Linux and macOS - CVE-2016-0777

Vulnerability identifier: #VU718

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0777

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Oracle
Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to access control flaw that allows a malicious user to disclose important data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability leads to potentially sensitive information disclosure.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Linux: 7

macOS: 10.11 - 10.11.3

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
https://support.apple.com/cs-cz/HT206167

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.