CVE-2021-36922: High severity realtek rts upx usb utility driver vulnerability
RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices (Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36922?
CVE-2021-36922 is a vulnerability in the Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through version 1.14.0.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36922?
The severity of CVE-2021-36922 is rated as high with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-36922 impact users?
CVE-2021-36922 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices, leading to escalation of privileges, denial of service, code execution, and information disclosure.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36922?
The Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through version 1.14.0.0 is affected by CVE-2021-36922.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-36922?
To mitigate CVE-2021-36922, users should update their Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver to a version beyond 1.14.0.0.