CVE-2016-2855 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying VERSION.dll due to weak ACLs in the Huawei Mobile Broadband HL Service data directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2855?
CVE-2016-2855 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Huawei Mobile Broadband HL Service 22.001.25.00.03 and earlier uses a weak ACL for the MobileBrServ program data directory, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying VERSION.dll.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Mobile Broadband Hl Service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppcw-g3g9-5hhg.