# Security Updates - CVE-2019-17421

## CVE-2019-17421

### Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file

## Vulnerability Details

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Impact | The vulnerability enables local users to elevate privileges to root. Users can perform this action by executing malicious payload with Nipper executable files. |
| Reported | 8 September 2019 |
| Reported by | Guy Levin (@va_start) |
| Fixed | 26 November 2019 |
| Affected Builds | - Builds till 124078<br>- 124081 to 124098 |
| Fixed in | Builds 124079 and 124099 |
| Overview | Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file. |
| Recommended Fix | For builds till 124078: **Upgrade to [OpUtils Version 12.4.079](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/service-packs.html) or above.**<br>For builds 124081 to 124098: Contact our [support team](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/support.html) or email us at oputils-support@manageengine.com |

### Description

A user detected incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in which allowed local users to elevate privileges to root by overwriting this file with a malicious payload.

We recommend that you [upgrade to OpUtils version 12.4.079](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/service-packs.html) and above to fix this issue.

### Source and Acknowledgements

Find out more about CVE-2019-17421 from the [CVE dictionary](http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-17421).

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