CVE - CVE-2017-6516

CVE-ID
CVE-2017-6516	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
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.
References
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BID:96934 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934 CONFIRM:http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml EXPLOIT-DB:44150 URL:https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/ MISC:https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/ MISC:https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/
Assigning CNA
MITRE Corporation
Date Entry Created
20170307	Disclaimer: The entry creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20170307)
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Proposed (Legacy)
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