CVE-2021-47761

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified

CVE-2021-47761 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MilleGPG5 5.7.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify service executable files in the MariaDB bin directory. Attackers can replace the mysqld.exe with a malicious executable, which will execute with system privileges when the computer restarts.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MilleGPG5 5.7.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify service executable files in the MariaDB bin directory. Attackers can replace the mysqld.exe with a malicious executable, which will execute with system privileges when the computer restarts.

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47761?
MilleGPG5 5.7.2 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify service executable files in the MariaDB bin directory. Attackers can replace the mysqld.exe with a malicious executable, which will execute with system privileges when the computer restarts.
How severe is CVE-2021-47761?
CVE-2021-47761 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47761?
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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Source: NVD / NIST