CVE-2016-6903 Security feature bypass in n/a
Authenticated users can escape the restricted lshell environment to execute arbitrary commands, compromising system security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-6903?
CVE-2016-6903 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
lshell 0.9.16 allows remote authenticated users to break out of a limited shell and execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6903?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including limited-shell. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limited-shell PyPI | All versions to 0.9.16 | None |
Products include Lshell Project Lshell.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6903?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-6903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6903 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vw92-qfr4-w98m, PYSEC-2017-154, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-6903.