CVE-2016-9638

Published Dec 2, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02, the binary "listguests64" is configured with the setuid bit. However, when executing it, it will look for a binary named "virsh" using the PATH environment variable. The "listguests64" program will then run "virsh" using root privileges. This allows local users to elevate their privileges to root.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10440 In BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02, the binary "listguests64" is configured with the setuid bit. However, when executing it, it will look for a binary named "virsh" using the PATH environment variable. The "listguests64" program will then run "virsh" using root privileges. This allows local users to elevate their privileges to root.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:59 AM
Reserved
Nov 24, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 2, 2016, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM