CVE-2021-38483
MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38483 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected product is vulnerable to misconfigured binaries, allowing users on the target PC with SYSTEM level privileges access to overwrite the binary and modify files to gain privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The affected product is vulnerable to misconfigured binaries, allowing users on the target PC with SYSTEM level privileges access to overwrite the binary and modify files to gain privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fanuc | Roboguide | <= 9.40083.00.05 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-109-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-109-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38483?
The affected product is vulnerable to misconfigured binaries, allowing users on the target PC with SYSTEM level privileges access to overwrite the binary and modify files to gain privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2021-38483?
CVE-2021-38483 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38483?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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