CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-03-14
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-03