CVE-2017-5198

8.8 HIGH
Published: March 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

SolarWinds LEM (aka SIEM) before 6.3.1 has an incorrect sudo configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/hostname.sh.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://blog.0xlabs.com/2017/03/solarwinds-lem-ssh-jailbreak-and.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97094
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://blog.0xlabs.com/2017/03/solarwinds-lem-ssh-jailbreak-and.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97094
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

solarwinds