CVE-2021-36923: High severity realtek rts upx usb utility driver vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2021
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Updated

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 device privileged IN and OUT instructions (leading to Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver<=1.14.0.0

Event History

Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-36923.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-36923?

CVE-2021-36923 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver version 1.14.0.0.

4

What can a local low-privileged user do with this vulnerability?

A local low-privileged user can achieve unauthorized access to USB device privileged IN and OUT instructions, leading to escalation of privileges, denial of service, code execution, and information disclosure.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-36923?

To fix CVE-2021-36923, update Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver to a version higher than 1.14.0.0.

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