Vulnerability Description
pmmasterd in Quest Privilege Manager before 6.0.0.061, when configured as a policy server, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an ACT_NEWFILESENT action.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quest | Privilege Manager | 6.0.0-27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142095/Quest-Privilege-Manager-6.0.0-ArbitrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97686Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0xdeadface.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-pr
- https://support.oneidentity.com/privilege-manager-for-unix/kb/SOL133824
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41861/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142095/Quest-Privilege-Manager-6.0.0-ArbitrExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97686Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0xdeadface.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-pr
- https://support.oneidentity.com/privilege-manager-for-unix/kb/SOL133824
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41861/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6554?
CVE-2017-6554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). pmmasterd in Quest Privilege Manager before 6.0.0.061, when configured as a policy server, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code with root privile...
How severe is CVE-2017-6554?
CVE-2017-6554 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quest Privilege Manager.