CVE-2021-46165: High severity manageengine desktop central vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2022
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Updated

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.662, during startup, launches an executable file from the batch files, but this file's path might not be properly defined.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZohoCorp Manageengine Desktop Central<10.0.662

Event History

Jan 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:26 AM
Description
Jan 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46165?

The severity of CVE-2021-46165 is high (7.8).

2

How does CVE-2021-46165 affect Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central?

CVE-2021-46165 affects Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central versions up to 10.0.662.

3

What is the vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central (CVE-2021-46165)?

The vulnerability (CVE-2021-46165) in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is that during startup, an executable file from the batch files is launched, but the file's path might not be properly defined.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-46165 in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central?

To fix CVE-2021-46165 in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central, update to version 10.0.662 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46165?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-46165 at the following link: [https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/vulnerabilities-in-reports-module.html](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/vulnerabilities-in-reports-module.html)

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