CVE-2016-3067

Critical

Description

Cygwin before 2.5.0 does not properly handle updating permissions when changing users, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCygwin
PublishedApr 21, 2017
First seenApr 21, 2017

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cygwin cygwinv ≤ 2.4.1-1—

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CVE-2016-3067 · Cygwin · Dark Radar