High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 24, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-7089
CVE-2016-7089
Description
WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.
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References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.secplicity.org/2016/08/16/nsa-equation-group-exploit-leak-mean/nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92638nvd
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