CVE-2016-9638

In BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02, the binary "listguests64" is configured with the setuid bit. However, when executing it, it will look for a binary named "virsh" using the PATH environment variable. The "listguests64" program will then run "virsh" using root privileges. This allows local users to elevate their privileges to root.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2016-12-02 17:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:01


NVD link : CVE-2016-9638

Mitre link : CVE-2016-9638

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9638


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Products Affected

bmc

  • patrol
CWE
CWE-264

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