CVE-2021-20722

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installers of ScanSnap Manager prior to versions V7.0L20 and the Software Download Installer prior to WinSSInst2JP.exe and WinSSInst2iX1500JP.exe allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code with the privilege of the user invoking the installer via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory fujitsu.com
Affected: FUJITSU LIMITED and PFU LIMITED The installers of ScanSnap Manager and the Software Download Installer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://scansnap.fujitsu.com/global/dl/ product vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65733194/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20722?
CVE-2021-20722 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20722?
To fix CVE-2021-20722, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20722 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20722 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20722?
CVE-2021-20722 affects FUJITSU LIMITED and PFU LIMITED The installers of ScanSnap Manager and the Software Download Installer.
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