7.8
CWE
913
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-42809: The Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.0 does not properly restrict loading Dynamic Link Library

First published: Mon Dec 20 2021(Updated: )

Improper Access Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources (DLL) in Thales Sentinel Protection Installer could allow the execution of arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@thalesgroup.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thalesgroup Sentinel Protection Installer<7.7.1
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

Update Sentinel Protection Installer to version 7.7.1 or newer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-42809?

    CVE-2021-42809 is a vulnerability in Thales Sentinel Protection Installer that allows the execution of arbitrary code.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-42809?

    CVE-2021-42809 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-42809?

    Thales Sentinel Protection Installer version up to 7.7.1 is affected by CVE-2021-42809.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-42809?

    To fix CVE-2021-42809, update Thales Sentinel Protection Installer to a version higher than 7.7.1.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42809?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-42809 at the following link: [https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/fr/software-monetization/security-updates](https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/fr/software-monetization/security-updates)

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