CVE-2021-35231: Unquoted Path (SMB Login) Vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry. Example vulnerable path: "Computer\HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Kiwi Syslog Server\Parameters\Application".

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server<9.8

Remediation

Information

SolarWinds advises Kiwi Syslog Server customers to upgrade to the latest version (9.8) once it becomes generally available.

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-35231?

CVE-2021-35231 is an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard.

2

How does CVE-2021-35231 affect me?

CVE-2021-35231 could allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.

3

What version of Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server is affected?

Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server version 9.8 and below are affected by CVE-2021-35231.

4

How severe is CVE-2021-35231?

CVE-2021-35231 has a severity value of 6.7, which is considered medium.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-35231?

To fix CVE-2021-35231, you should update your Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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