CVE-2016-7490

7.8 HIGH

Published: November 10, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The installation script studioexpressinstall for Teradata Studio Express 15.12.00.00 creates files in /tmp insecurely. A malicious local user could create a symlink in /tmp and possibly clobber system files or perhaps elevate privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94255

Source: larry0@me.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=174

Source: larry0@me.com

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94255

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=174

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

44th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-264

Affected Vendors

teradata

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