CVE-2021-20616: High severity skysea client view vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SKYSEA Client View Ver.1.020.05b to Ver.16.001.01g allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Skygroup Skysea Client View>=1.020.05b<=16.001.01g

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20616?

The severity of CVE-2021-20616 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What is the description of CVE-2021-20616?

CVE-2021-20616 is an untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SKYSEA Client View, allowing an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL.

3

How does CVE-2021-20616 affect SKYSEA Client View?

CVE-2021-20616 affects SKYSEA Client View versions 1.020.05b to 16.001.01g.

4

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2021-20616?

At the moment, there is no specific fix or patch available for CVE-2021-20616. It is recommended to follow any updates from the vendor.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-20616?

The CWE ID for CVE-2021-20616 is CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element).

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