CVE-2021-34998
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CVE-2021-34998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the use of named pipes. The issue results from allowing an untrusted process to impersonate the client of a pipe. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-14208.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watchguard | Panda Antivirus | < 20.02.00 |
References
- https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/support/card?id=100077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1336/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/support/card?id=100077Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1336/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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