CVE-2019-17421 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 21 Nov 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can elevate privileges to root by overwriting the Nipper executable due to incorrect file permissions in ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-17421?

CVE-2019-17421 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager, published on 21 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.4.072 and Firewall Analyzer 12.4.072 allow local users to elevate privileges to root by overwriting this file with a malicious payload.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17421?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Firewall Analyzer, Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-17421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcv5-pjw7-mgp9.