CVE-2021-42563
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CVE-2021-42563 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | Ni Service Locator | < 18.0.0.49152 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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