CVE-2021-47799
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CVE-2021-47799 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.
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- Status
- Deferred
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