CVE-2016-9016 json
Firejail 0.9.38.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call.
published 2017-01-19 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9838
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Firejail 0.9.38.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call.
Patch / fix
- firejail Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.9.44-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2016-9016
- firejail Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 0.9.38-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu advisories UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9016
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Exploit prediction
0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/3
mailing-list, issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/9
mailing-list, issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/93899
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9016
- NVD CVE-2016-9016
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