CVE-2017-6554

Name: CVE-2017-6554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-14T18:59:00.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6554 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pmmasterd in Quest Privilege Manager before 6.0.0.061, when configured as a policy server, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an ACT_NEWFILESENT action.. EPSS estimates a 15.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pmmasterd in Quest Privilege Manager before 6.0.0.061, when configured as a policy server, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code with root privileges via an ACT_NEWFILESENT action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.56%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Privilege Manager	6.0.0-27
Quest	Privilege Manager	6.0.0-50

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142095/Quest-Privilege-Manager-6.0.0-Arbitrary-File-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0xdeadface.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-privilege-manager-6-0-0-xx-cve-2017-6553-cve-2017-6554/
https://support.oneidentity.com/privilege-manager-for-unix/kb/SOL133824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41861/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142095/Quest-Privilege-Manager-6.0.0-Arbitrary-File-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://0xdeadface.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-privilege-manager-6-0-0-xx-cve-2017-6553-cve-2017-6554/
https://support.oneidentity.com/privilege-manager-for-unix/kb/SOL133824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41861/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6554?

How severe is CVE-2017-6554?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6554 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6554?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST