CVE-2021-27765
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CVE-2021-27765 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The BigFix Server API installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The BigFix Server API installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hcltech | Bigfix Platform | >= 9.5, <= 9.5.18 |
| Hcltech | Bigfix Platform | >= 10, <= 10.0.5 |
References
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0023/MNDT-2022-0023.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0023/MNDT-2022-0023.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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