SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop/Linux Enterprise Server 12/12-SP1 supportconfig Data Collection Tool code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Linux Enterprise Server 12/12-SP1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component supportconfig Data Collection Tool. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1602. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and Linux Enterprise Server 12/12-SP1 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component supportconfig Data Collection Tool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).

The bug was discovered 03/23/2017. The weakness was presented 03/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.suse.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1602 since 01/12/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/11/2020). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

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

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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03/23/2017 +436 days 🔍
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09/11/2020 +1268 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: lists.suse.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-1602 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1602
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98388
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-1602 - SUSE - Linux Enterprise Server - Code Injection Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 15:29
Updated: 09/11/2020 07:00
Changes: 03/23/2017 15:29 (57), 09/11/2020 07:00 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:7D7:103

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