High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 2, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-9638
CVE-2016-9638
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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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=9.13.10.01
- (no CPE)range: <9.13.10.02
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.nes.fr/securitylab/index.php/2016/12/02/privilege-escalation-on-bmc-patrolnvdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95009nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037385nvd
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