CVE-2017-6554 describes an arbitrary file write vulnerability in pmmasterd within Quest Privilege Manager versions prior to 6.0.0.061, specifically when configured as a policy server. This flaw allows a remote attacker to write to arbitrary files, leading to arbitrary code execution with root privileges. Rated 7.2 HIGH on CVSS, this vulnerability has a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists (EDB-41861), though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0.0-27CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quest:privilege_manager:6.0.0-27:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.0-50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:quest:privilege_manager:6.0.0-50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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