CVE-2021-33526: Privilege escalation in mbDIALUP <= 3.9R0.0

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

In MB connect line mbDIALUP versions <= 3.9R0.0 a low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM instructing it to execute a malicous OpenVPN configuration resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mbconnectline Mbdialup<=3.9r0.0

Remediation

Information

Update to version 3.9R0.5

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-33526.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33526?

The severity of CVE-2021-33526 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33526?

MB connect line mbDIALUP versions up to and including 3.9R0.0 are affected by CVE-2021-33526.

4

How can a low privileged local attacker exploit CVE-2021-33526?

A low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM instructing it to execute a malicious OpenVPN configuration, resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33526?

It is recommended to update to a version of MB connect line mbDIALUP that is not affected by CVE-2021-33526. Please refer to the vendor's website or contact their support for more information.

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