CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6554: Input Validation

First published: Fri Apr 14 2017(Updated: )

pmmasterd in Quest Privilege Manager before 6.0.0.061, when configured as a policy server, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an ACT_NEWFILESENT action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Quest Privilege Manager For Unix=6.0.0-27
Quest Privilege Manager For Unix=6.0.0-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6554?

    CVE-2017-6554 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6554?

    To fix CVE-2017-6554, upgrade Quest Privilege Manager to version 6.0.0.061 or later.

  • What versions of Quest Privilege Manager are affected by CVE-2017-6554?

    CVE-2017-6554 affects Quest Privilege Manager versions prior to 6.0.0.061, specifically versions 6.0.0-27 and 6.0.0-50.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6554?

    CVE-2017-6554 is classified as an arbitrary file write vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-6554 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-6554 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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