CVE-2021-27766

HCL BigFix Platform Client is affected by a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

The BigFix Client installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory hcltechsw.com
Affected: HCL Software BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098116 vendor advisory
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0024/MNDT-2022-0024.md third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27766?
CVE-2021-27766 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27766?
To fix CVE-2021-27766, 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-2021-27766 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27766 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-2021-27766?
CVE-2021-27766 affects HCL Software BigFix Platform.
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