CVE-2017-5199: High severity SolarWinds Log and Event Manager vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2017
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Updated

The editbanner feature in SolarWinds LEM (aka SIEM) through 6.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/mgrconfig.pl.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Log and Event Manager<=6.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Set the editbanner feature to disabled for SolarWinds LEM (SIEM) versions up to and including 6.3.1.

    SolarWinds LEM (SIEM) editbanner feature = disabled
  2. Compensating control

    Disable or remove the SolarWinds LEM (SIEM) editbanner feature that allows remote authenticated users to modify /usr/local/contego/scripts/mgrconfig.pl (vulnerable through 6.3.1).

Event History

Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5199?

CVE-2017-5199 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5199?

To mitigate CVE-2017-5199, users should upgrade SolarWinds LEM to version 6.3.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-5199?

CVE-2017-5199 affects all versions of SolarWinds Log and Event Manager prior to 6.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5199?

CVE-2017-5199 is a code execution vulnerability stemming from the editbanner feature in SolarWinds LEM.

5

Can CVE-2017-5199 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5199 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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