CVE-2019-16286 Security feature bypass in ThinPro Linux
Attackers can bypass OS application filters by modifying browser preferences to launch processes that execute arbitrary commands on HP ThinPro Linux.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16286?
CVE-2019-16286 is a medium-severity vulnerability in HP ThinPro Linux, published on 22 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An attacker may be able to bypass the OS application filter meant to restrict applications that can be executed by changing browser preferences to launch a separate process that in turn can execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Thinpro Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16286 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-16286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16286 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HP ThinPro Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh8c-87gc-wmm3.