CVE-2021-25271
First published: Fri Oct 08 2021(Updated: )
A local attacker could read or write arbitrary files with administrator privileges in HitmanPro before version Build 318.
Credit: security-alert@sophos.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Hitmanpro | <318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25271?
CVE-2021-25271 is a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to read or write arbitrary files with administrator privileges in HitmanPro before version Build 318.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25271?
The severity of CVE-2021-25271 is medium with a severity value of 6.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-25271?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-25271 by leveraging administrator privileges in HitmanPro before version Build 318 to read or write arbitrary files.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25271?
HitmanPro before version Build 318 is affected by CVE-2021-25271.
How can I fix CVE-2021-25271?
To fix CVE-2021-25271, update HitmanPro to version Build 318 or later.
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- vendor/sophos
- product/hitmanpro
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