CVE-2019-17421: High severity manageengine firewall analyzer vulnerability

Published Nov 21, 2019

Updated

Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.4.072 and Firewall Analyzer 12.4.072 allow local users to elevate privileges to root by overwriting this file with a malicious payload.

Affected Software

2 affected components

ZohoCorp Manageengine Firewall Analyzer=12.4-124072

ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager=12.4-build124072

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/security-updates/cve-2019-17421.html

Event History

Nov 21, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:36 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:36 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17421?

CVE-2019-17421 is a vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.4.072 and Firewall Analyzer 12.4.072 that allows local users to elevate privileges to root by overwriting a file with a malicious payload.

How severe is CVE-2019-17421?

CVE-2019-17421 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2019-17421?

To fix CVE-2019-17421, it is recommended to update Zoho ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer to the latest version.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17421?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-17421 on the Vastart blog, Twitter handle (@va_start), and the ManageEngine website.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-17421?

The CWE ID for CVE-2019-17421 is 276.