CVE-2016-9638 json
In BMC Patrol before 9.13.10.02, the binary "listguests64" is configured with the setuid bit.
published 2016-12-02 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10440
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 41%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- nes.fr http://www.nes.fr/securitylab/index.php/2016/12/02/privilege-escalation-on-bmc-patrol referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
nes.fr
/securitylab/index.php/2016/12/02/privilege-escalation-on-bmc-patrol
exploit, patch, third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1037385
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/95009
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9638
- NVD CVE-2016-9638
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