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CVE-2017-6516 Detail

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.


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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-6516
NVD Published Date:
03/14/2017
NVD Last Modified:
10/02/2019
Source:
MITRE