How severe is CVE-2021-42563?

CVE-2021-42563 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42563?

NI Service Locator versions prior to 18.0 on Windows are affected by CVE-2021-42563.

How can an authorized local user exploit CVE-2021-42563?

An authorized local user can exploit CVE-2021-42563 by inserting arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalating privileges.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42563?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42563 at the following reference link: [CVE-2021-42563](https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-path-in-ni-service-locator.html)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-42563

high

7.8

CWE

428

12/11/2021

21/11/2024

CVE-2021-42563

Q: What is CVE-2021-42563?

CVE-2021-42563 is a vulnerability that allows an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) versions prior to 18.0 on Windows.

First published: Fri Nov 12 2021(Updated: )

There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ni Ni Service Locator	<18.0.0.49152
Microsoft Windows
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Ni Ni Service Locator	<18.0.0.49152
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-path-in-ni-service-locator.html

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Reference Links

https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-path-in-ni-service-locator.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42563?
CVE-2021-42563 is a vulnerability that allows an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) versions prior to 18.0 on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2021-42563?
CVE-2021-42563 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42563?
NI Service Locator versions prior to 18.0 on Windows are affected by CVE-2021-42563.
How can an authorized local user exploit CVE-2021-42563?
An authorized local user can exploit CVE-2021-42563 by inserting arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalating privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42563?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-42563 at the following reference link: [CVE-2021-42563](https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-path-in-ni-service-locator.html)

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