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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.814306
Category:Privilege escalation
Title:MagniComp SysInfo Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - Linux
Summary:MagniComp SysInfo is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
MagniComp SysInfo is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists because the application
relies on information passed to it from the shell to see where it is installed
and where to find the configuration file. Additionally, the application relies
on arbitrary arguments to decide which applications to execute.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation allows local
users to gain root privilege and hence full control over the affected system.

Affected Software/OS:
All versions of SysInfo prior to version
10-H64

Solution:
Update SysInfo to version 10-H64 or later. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-6516
BugTraq ID: 96934
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/
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/
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