CVE-2021-44596: Critical severity Wondershare Dr.Fone vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2022
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Updated

Wondershare LTD Dr. Fone as of 2021-12-06 version is affected by Remote code execution. Due to software design flaws an unauthenticated user can communicate over UDP with the "InstallAssistService.exe" service(the service is running under SYSTEM privileges) and manipulate it to execute malicious executable without any validation from a remote location and gain SYSTEM privileges

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wondershare Dr.Fone=2021-12-06

Event History

Apr 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44596?

CVE-2021-44596 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its remote code execution capabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-44596?

To mitigate CVE-2021-44596, update Wondershare Dr. Fone to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-44596?

CVE-2021-44596 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability caused by software design flaws.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-44596?

CVE-2021-44596 affects users of Wondershare Dr. Fone version 2021-12-06 and earlier.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-44596?

The potential impact of CVE-2021-44596 includes unauthorized execution of malicious code on affected systems.

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