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CVE-2016-3643

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 3.67%
  1. Published17 Jun 2016
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager allows for privilege escalation through leveraging a misconfiguration of sudo.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

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."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager≤ 6.3.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-3643 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3643 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2016-3643?

CVE-2016-3643 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3643?

Affected products include SolarWinds Virtualization Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3643?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.