CVE-2021-34998: Panda Security Free Antivirus Unnecessary Privileges Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0. 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 use of named pipes. The issue results from allowing an untrusted process to impersonate the client of a pipe. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-14208.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Panda Security Free Antivirus | ||
| Watchguard Panda Antivirus | <20.02.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34998?
CVE-2021-34998 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-34998?
An attacker needs the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2021-34998.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34998?
The severity of CVE-2021-34998 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-34998?
Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2021-34998.
How can I fix CVE-2021-34998?
To fix CVE-2021-34998, update Panda Security Free Antivirus to the latest version available.
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