CVE-2021-27579
First published: Tue Feb 23 2021(Updated: )
Snow Inventory Agent through 6.7.0 on Windows uses CPUID to report on processor types and versions that may be deployed and in use across an IT environment. A privilege-escalation vulnerability exists if CPUID is enabled, and thus it should be disabled via configuration settings.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Snowsoftware Snow Inventory Agent | >=5.3.1<=6.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27579?
CVE-2021-27579 is a vulnerability in Snow Inventory Agent on Windows that allows for privilege escalation.
How does Snow Inventory Agent use CPUID?
Snow Inventory Agent uses CPUID to report on processor types and versions in an IT environment.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-27579?
The vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation if CPUID is enabled.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-27579?
Disable CPUID via configuration settings in Snow Inventory Agent.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27579?
For more information, you can visit the Snow Software community website.
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