CVE-2016-9016

8.8 HIGH

Published: January 19, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Firejail 0.9.38.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call.

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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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/3

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/9

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93899

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/3

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

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/9

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

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93899

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

27th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

firejail_project

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