CVE-2017-6516 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit setuid-to-root components in MagniComp Sysinfo to gain root privileges via environment variable manipulation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6516?
CVE-2017-6516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Magnicomp Sysinfo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6516 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6516 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pvq-xmrh-grxp.