CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-5198

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

SolarWinds LEM (also known as SIEM) before version 6.3.1 has an incorrect sudo configuration, allowing local users to gain root access by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/hostname.sh.

Risk Assessment

Unauthorized root access can lead to serious security breaches, including local users taking control of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update SolarWinds LEM to version 6.3.1 or later and review the sudo configuration to secure the system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

SolarWinds LEM (aka SIEM) before 6.3.1 has an incorrect sudo configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access by editing /usr/local/contego/scripts/hostname.sh.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS