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CVE-2017-6970

HighPublished

AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.3.7 and NfSen before 1.3.8 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands in a privileged context via an NfSen socket,...

Published: Mar 22, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 10, 2017

Primary CVSS

8.4/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

1.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 76.3%
Model date: Oct 11, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.3.7 and NfSen before 1.3.8 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands in a privileged context via an NfSen socket, aka AlienVault ID ENG-104863.

Sources

NfSen < 1.3.7 / AlienVault OSSIM < 5.3.6 - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Paul Taylor · linux · Jul 10, 2017

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