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.
- Score
- CVSS 3.0 6.7 Medium
- Status
- Modified - cve@mitre.org
- Published
- 2017-03-14
- Last modified
- 2024-08-05
- Weaknesses
- CWE-20
Affected products
References
- http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934
- https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/
- https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/
