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CVE-2016-5759

The mkdumprd script called "dracut" in the current working directory "." allows local users to trick the administrator into executing code as root.

  • Published: Sep 8, 2017
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-5759
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.9
  • AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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