CVE-2021-40376: High severity otris update manager vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2022
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Updated

otris Update Manager 1.2.1.0 allows local users to achieve SYSTEM access via unauthenticated calls to exposed interfaces over a .NET named pipe. A remote attack may be possible as well, by leveraging WsHTTPBinding for HTTP traffic on TCP port 9000.

Affected Software

1 affected component
otris Update Manager=1.2.1.0

Event History

Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40376?

CVE-2021-40376 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential local privilege escalation to SYSTEM access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40376?

To fix CVE-2021-40376, you should update the otris Update Manager to version 1.2.1.1 or later.

3

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2021-40376?

CVE-2021-40376 can be exploited through local access or potentially via remote attacks leveraging WsHTTPBinding over HTTP traffic on TCP port 9000.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-40376?

Any users operating otris Update Manager version 1.2.1.0 are affected by CVE-2021-40376.

5

What does CVE-2021-40376 exploit?

CVE-2021-40376 exploits unauthenticated calls to exposed interfaces over a .NET named pipe.

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