8.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5199

First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds Security Event Manager<=6.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5199?

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

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-5199?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5199?

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

  • Can CVE-2017-5199 be exploited remotely?

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

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