CVE-2021-24038
First published: Thu Aug 19 2021(Updated: )
Due to a bug with management of handles in OVRServiceLauncher.exe, an attacker could expose a privileged process handle to an unprivileged process, leading to local privilege escalation. This issue affects Oculus Desktop versions after 1.39 and prior to 31.1.0.67.507.
Credit: cve-assign@fb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oculus Desktop | >=1.39<31.1.0.67.507 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24038?
CVE-2021-24038 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to expose a privileged process handle to an unprivileged process, leading to local privilege escalation.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-24038?
Oculus Desktop versions after 1.39 and prior to 31.1.0.67.507 are affected by CVE-2021-24038.
How severe is CVE-2021-24038?
CVE-2021-24038 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-24038?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24038 by taking advantage of a bug in the management of handles in OVRServiceLauncher.exe to expose a privileged process handle to an unprivileged process.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-24038?
Yes, upgrading to Oculus Desktop version 31.1.0.67.507 or later will address the vulnerability CVE-2021-24038.
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