Vulnerability Description
Nessus 6.6.2 - 6.10.3 contains a flaw related to insecure permissions that may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges when the software is running in Agent Mode. Version 6.10.4 fixes this issue.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Nessus | 6.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038124
- https://aspe1337.blogspot.nl/2017/04/writeup-of-cve-2017-7199.html
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-08Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038124
- https://aspe1337.blogspot.nl/2017/04/writeup-of-cve-2017-7199.html
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-08Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7199?
CVE-2017-7199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Nessus 6.6.2 - 6.10.3 contains a flaw related to insecure permissions that may allow a local attacker to escalate privileges when the software is running in Agent Mode. Version 6.10.4 fixes this issue...
How severe is CVE-2017-7199?
CVE-2017-7199 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-2017-7199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus.