CVE-2020-16282 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges to root and execute arbitrary code because RangeeOS runs all components as root by default.

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-2020-16282?

CVE-2020-16282 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the default configuration of Rangee GmbH RangeeOS 8.0.4, all components are executed in the context of the privileged root user. This may allow a local attacker to break out of the restricted environment or inject malicious code into the application and fully compromise the operating system.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16282?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rangee Rangeeos.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16282?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16282 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16282 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23f4-r5mp-f393.

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