CVE-2017-6516

A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MagniComp's Sysinfo before 10-H64 for Linux and UNIX platforms could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Parts of SysInfo require setuid-to-root access in order to access restricted system files and make restricted kernel calls. This access could be exploited by a local attacker to gain a root shell prompt using the right combination of environment variables and command line arguments.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:magnicomp:sysinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:29

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml - Third Party Advisory () http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml - Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/ - Third Party Advisory () https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/ - Third Party Advisory
References () https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/ - Third Party Advisory () https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/ - Third Party Advisory
References () https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/ - () https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/ -

Information

Published : 2017-03-14 17:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:29


NVD link : CVE-2017-6516

Mitre link : CVE-2017-6516

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-6516


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Products Affected

magnicomp

  • sysinfo
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation