CVE-2026-79298: Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2026
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Updated

An issue in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn Versions prior to 11.3.034 and fixed in v.11.3.0.34 allows a local attcker to execute arbitrary code via the BOOTia32.efi and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the ESP.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn<11.3.0.34

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.3.0.34

Event History

Sep 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The issue requires local access. The attacker must be able to place or modify a crafted cloak32.dat file on the EFI System Partition (ESP) for use with BOOTia32.efi.

2

Which SysReturn versions are affected?

SysReturn versions prior to 11.3.034 are affected. The issue is fixed in version 11.3.0.34.

3

How can I check whether a system may be exposed?

Check the installed SysReturn version and inspect the ESP for BOOTia32.efi and cloak32.dat. Systems running a version prior to 11.3.034 with attacker-writable access to the ESP may be exposed.

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