CVE-2016-9638: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9638: In BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02, the binary "listguests64" is configured with the setuid bit.

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-9638 is a local privilege escalation issue in BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02. A helper program can run another program through the user-controlled PATH while holding root privileges. A user already on the system could potentially become root. Exposure is likely limited to systems running BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02 with the listguests64 binary installed as setuid. The issue requires local user access; it is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources. Treat as a high-priority server hardening issue where BMC Patrol is deployed on shared or multi-user systems. It is less urgent than internet-facing remote code execution, but root compromise from a local account can defeat host controls. Mitigation focus: Identify BMC Patrol installations older than 9.13.10.02.; Check BMC vendor guidance and upgrade to a non-affected release where available.; Restrict local shell access on affected servers until remediation is complete..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 2, 2016, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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