CVE-2021-27240: SolarWinds Patch Manager DataGridService Deserialization of Untrusted Data Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 29 2021(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Patch Manager 2020.2.1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DataGridService WCF service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-12009.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds Patch Manager | =2020.2.1 | |
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What is CVE-2021-27240?
CVE-2021-27240 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Patch Manager 2020.2.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27240?
The severity of CVE-2021-27240 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I exploit CVE-2021-27240?
To exploit CVE-2021-27240, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-27240?
The affected software for CVE-2021-27240 is SolarWinds Patch Manager 2020.2.1.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-27240?
Please refer to the vendor's website or security advisories for information on available patches for CVE-2021-27240.
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