CVE-2021-30493: Medium severity razer synapse 3 vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2021
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Updated

Multiple system services installed alongside the Razer Synapse 3 software suite perform privileged operations on entries within the ChromaBroadcast subkey. These privileged operations consist of file name concatenation of a runtime log file that is used to store runtime log information. In other words, an attacker can create a file in an unintended directory (with some limitations).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Razer Synapse=3.5.1030.101917

Event History

Apr 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:49 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30493?

CVE-2021-30493 is a vulnerability in the Razer Synapse 3 software suite that allows privileged operations on entries within the ChromaBroadcast subkey.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30493?

The severity of CVE-2021-30493 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-30493?

The Razer Synapse 3 software version 3.5.1030.101917 is affected by CVE-2021-30493.

4

How does CVE-2021-30493 impact system security?

CVE-2021-30493 allows privileged operations that can potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise system security.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-30493?

To mitigate CVE-2021-30493, update to a patched version of the Razer Synapse 3 software suite and follow the vendor's recommendations for secure configuration.

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