CVE-2021-40981
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS ROG Armoury Crate Lite before 4.2.10 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse file in the publicly writable %PROGRAMDATA%\ASUS\GamingCenterLib directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ASUS ROG Armoury Crate Lite before 4.2.10 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse file in the publicly writable %PROGRAMDATA%\ASUS\GamingCenterLib directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Armoury Crate Lite Service | < 4.2.10 |
References
- https://aptw.tf/2021/09/24/armoury-crate-privesc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://aptw.tf/2021/09/24/armoury-crate-privesc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40981?
ASUS ROG Armoury Crate Lite before 4.2.10 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse file in the publicly writable %PROGRAMDATA%\ASUS\GamingCenterLib directory.
How severe is CVE-2021-40981?
CVE-2021-40981 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40981?
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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