PatchTheCVECVE-2017-6516: A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MagniComp's Sysinfo before 10-H64 for Linux and UNIX platforms c
CVE-2017-6516 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting sysinfo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MagniComp's Sysinfo before 10-H64 for Linux and UNIX platforms could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Parts of SysInfo require setuid-to-root access in order to access restricted system files and make restricted kernel calls. This access could be exploited by a local attacker to gain a root shell prompt using the right combination of environment variables and command line arguments.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.3% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2017-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: MagniComp SysInfo - mcsiwrapper Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
- Metasploit: MagniComp SysInfo mcsiwrapper Privilege Escalation
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-6516?
sysinfo: upgrade to newer than 10-h62. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-6516 being exploited?
CVE-2017-6516 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-6516 affect?
CVE-2017-6516 affects sysinfo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). A Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MagniComp's Sysinfo before 10-H64 for Linux and UNIX platforms could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Parts of SysInfo require setuid-to-root access in order to access restric
How urgent is CVE-2017-6516?
Priority 57/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
Related CVEs
- CVE-2018-9310 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H82 if setuid root (the default)
- CVE-2018-7268 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE MagniComp SysInfo before 10-H81, as shipped with BMC BladeLogic Automation and other products, contains an inf