CVE-2021-26624
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CVE-2021-26624 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An local privilege escalation vulnerability due to a "runasroot" command in eScan Anti-Virus. This vulnerability is due to invalid arguments and insufficient execution conditions related to "runasroot" command. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An local privilege escalation vulnerability due to a "runasroot" command in eScan Anti-Virus. This vulnerability is due to invalid arguments and insufficient execution conditions related to "runasroot" command. This vulnerability can induce remote attackers to exploit root privileges by manipulating parameter values.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Escanav | Escan Anti-Virus | < 7.0.31 |
References
- https://www.krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=66596Third Party Advisory
- https://www.krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=66596Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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