What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6516?

CVE-2017-6516 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 21.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-6516?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-6516. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 21.4%.

Sysinfo CVE-2017-6516

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-03-14 cve@mitre.org

Linux Privilege Escalation Sysinfo

6.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 14, 2017 - 17:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 21.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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. Affected products include: Magnicomp Sysinfo. Version information: before 10.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.