CVE-2017-7850
First published: Wed Apr 19 2017(Updated: )
Nessus 6.10.x before 6.10.5 was found to be vulnerable to a local privilege escalation issue due to insecure permissions when running in Agent Mode.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image | =6.10.0 | |
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image | =6.10.1 | |
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image | =6.10.2 | |
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image | =6.10.3 | |
| Tenable Nessus Amazon Machine Image | =6.10.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7850?
CVE-2017-7850 has been classified as a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7850?
To fix CVE-2017-7850, upgrade Nessus to version 6.10.5 or later.
What versions of Nessus are affected by CVE-2017-7850?
Nessus versions 6.10.0 to 6.10.4 are affected by CVE-2017-7850.
Can CVE-2017-7850 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-7850 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-7850 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2017-7850 allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system running the affected Nessus version.
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