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CVE-2016-3067

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 2.04%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-04-21 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2016-3067
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
2.04%

Original NVD Description

Cygwin before 2.5.0 does not properly handle updating permissions when changing users, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

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