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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-6516 · published 14 March 2017

CVE-2017-6516: Magnicomp sysinfo improper input validation vulnerability

Magnicomp · Sysinfo

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.

6.7 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 5.3% · top 7.7% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
6.7CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.2
5.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
10References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/ Third Party Advisory
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/
http://www.magnicomp.com/support/cve/CVE-2017-6516.shtml Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96934 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/ Third Party Advisory
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-magnicomps-sysinfo-root-setuid/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44150/

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-6516), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.