CVE-2016-7089
Description
WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Watchguard Firewalls - 'ESCALATEPLOWMAN' ifconfig Privilege Escalation
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchguard | rapidstream | - | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/
- https://www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/
- https://www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.