CVE-2021-21786
First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the IOCTL 0x9c406144 handling of IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 14.2.0.220. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate | =14.2.0.220 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21786?
CVE-2021-21786 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 14.2.0.220.
How does CVE-2021-21786 affect IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate?
CVE-2021-21786 can lead to increased privileges when a specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) is sent to the software.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21786?
CVE-2021-21786 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21786?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-21786 by sending a malicious IRP to trigger the vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-21786?
At the moment, there is no specific fix available for CVE-2021-21786. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisory for updates.
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