cve/2017/CVE-2017-6516.md

### [CVE-2017-6516](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6516)
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### 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.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/

#### Github
- https://github.com/Rubytox/CVE-2017-6516-mcsiwrapper-