cvelist/2017/6xxx/CVE-2017-6516.json

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        "ID": "CVE-2017-6516",
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                "lang": "eng",
                "value": "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."
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                "name": "http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml",
                "refsource": "CONFIRM",
                "url": "http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml"
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            {
                "name": "https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/",
                "refsource": "MISC",
                "url": "https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/"
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                "name": "https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/",
                "refsource": "MISC",
                "url": "https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/"
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            {
                "name": "96934",
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            {
                "name": "44150",
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                "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/"
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