CVE-2021-35449
Last modified
CVE-2021-35449 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A standard low priviliged user can use the driver to execute a DLL of their choosing during the add printer process, resulting in escalation of privileges to SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A standard low priviliged user can use the driver to execute a DLL of their choosing during the add printer process, resulting in escalation of privileges to SYSTEM.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lexmark | G2 Driver | <= 2.7.1.0 |
| Lexmark | G3 Driver | <= 3.2.0.0 |
| Lexmark | G4 Driver | <= 4.2.1.0 |
| Lexmark | Universal Print Driver | <= 2.15.1.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163811/Lexmark-Driver-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163811/Lexmark-Driver-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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