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CVE-2017-6516

6.7 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Mar 14, 2017CWE-20EPSS 5.29%

Overview

CVE-2017-6516 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96934Reflabs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/Reflabs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/Refwww.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/96934Reflabs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/Reflabs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6516?

CVE-2017-6516 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-6516?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-6516?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-6516?

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