CVE-2021-20726: High severity wolfssh vulnerability

Published May 24, 2021
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in The Installer of Overwolf 2.168.0.n and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the user invoking the installer via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Overwolf Overwolf<=2.168.0.n

Event History

May 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20726?

CVE-2021-20726 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20726?

To fix CVE-2021-20726, update Overwolf to a version later than 2.168.0.n.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-20726?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-20726 include privilege escalation and unauthorized execution of malicious code.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-20726?

CVE-2021-20726 affects users of Overwolf version 2.168.0.n and earlier.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-20726?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-20726 by placing a Trojan horse DLL in an untrusted directory accessed by the installer.

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