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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2017-16834

PNP4Nagios through 0.6.26 has /usr/bin/npcd and npcd.cfg owned by an unprivileged account but root code execution depends on these files, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging acce...

Vulnerability Description

PNP4Nagios through 0.6.26 has /usr/bin/npcd and npcd.cfg owned by an unprivileged account but root code execution depends on these files, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this unprivileged account.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Pnp4NagiosPnp4Nagios<= 0.6.26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16834?

CVE-2017-16834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). PNP4Nagios through 0.6.26 has /usr/bin/npcd and npcd.cfg owned by an unprivileged account but root code execution depends on these files, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging acce...

How severe is CVE-2017-16834?

CVE-2017-16834 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-2017-16834?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pnp4Nagios Pnp4Nagios.