cve/2016/CVE-2016-7089.md

### [CVE-2016-7089](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7089)
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### Description

WatchGuard RapidStream appliances allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted ifconfig command, aka ESCALATEPLOWMAN.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138393/ESCALATEPLOWMAN-WatchGuard-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40270/

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.