HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2017-03-23

CVE-2016-1602

suse linux_enterprise_desktop Security Advisory (CVE-2016-1602)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2016-1602 impacting suse linux_enterprise_desktop. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 and 12-SP1 could be used by local attackers to execute code as the user running supportconfig (usually root).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product suse / linux_enterprise_desktop
Affected Versions 12
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2016-1602 impacting suse linux_enterprise_desktop.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2016-1602.yaml
id: cve-2016-1602

info:
  name: suse linux_enterprise_desktop - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2016-1602 affecting suse linux_enterprise_desktop.
    Evaluation: A code injection in the supportconfig data collection tool in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 12-SP1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Des...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2016-1602
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2016-1602
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2016-1602,suse,linux_enterprise_desktop,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "linux_enterprise_desktop"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2016-1602.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2016-1602
# Target: suse linux_enterprise_desktop | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2016-1602 (suse linux_enterprise_desktop)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against suse linux_enterprise_desktop scope (12).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2016-1602.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2016-1602
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update linux_enterprise_desktop

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i linux_enterprise_desktop

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2016-1602 in suse linux_enterprise_desktop?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update suse linux_enterprise_desktop packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2016-1602?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2016-1602?

CVE-2016-1602 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2016-1602
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor suse
Product linux_enterprise_desktop
Published 2017-03-23
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H