Vulnerability Description
SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging a misconfiguration of sudo, as demonstrated by "sudo cat /etc/passwd."
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Virtualization Manager | <= 6.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137487/Solarwinds-Virtualization-Manager-6.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39967/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137487/Solarwinds-Virtualization-Manager-6.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39967/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3643?
CVE-2016-3643 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging a misconfiguration of sudo, as demonstrated by "sudo cat /etc/passwd."
How severe is CVE-2016-3643?
CVE-2016-3643 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3643?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Virtualization Manager.