CVE-2017-6516

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.

Predictions

Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.

Mitigations

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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/
• 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/

CWEs

CWE-20