VDB-133912 · CVE-2016-1585 · Nessus 235109

AppArmor Mount 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in AppArmor. This impacts an unknown function of the component Mount Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to 7pk security. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-1585. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in AppArmor (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Mount Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In all versions of AppArmor mount rules are accidentally widened when compiled.

The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1585 since 01/12/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/03/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 235109 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: apparmor (CVE-2016-1585)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (235109). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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AppArmor

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.8
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 235109
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: apparmor (CVE-2016-1585)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/12/2016 🔍
04/22/2019 +1196 days 🔍
04/23/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/03/2025 +2202 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-1585 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1585
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133912

Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2019 08:34
Updated: 05/03/2025 15:14
Changes: 04/23/2019 08:34 (32), 06/01/2020 09:07 (17), 09/06/2023 09:23 (3), 09/06/2023 09:27 (12), 05/02/2025 16:29 (16), 05/03/2025 15:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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