CVE-2016-3643 SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging a misconfiguration of sudo, as demonstrated by "sudo cat /etc/passwd."
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 3.7%
CISA KEV
added 2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
Exploited in the wild
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
Description
SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging a misconfiguration of sudo, as demonstrated by "sudo cat /etc/passwd."
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date added
- 2021-11-03
- Due date (FCEB)
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| solarwinds virtualization manager | <= 6.3.1 | No fix listed |
References
- packetstormsecurity.com exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- 20160615 CVE-2016-3643 - Misconfiguration of sudo in Solarwinds Virtualization Manager mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 39967 exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- www.cisa.gov government-resource us-government-resource