CVE-2021-36297

Description

SupportAssist Client version 3.8 and 3.9 contains an Untrusted search path vulnerability that allows attackers to load an arbitrary .dll file via .dll planting/hijacking, only by a separate administrative action that is not a default part of the SOSInstallerTool.exe installation for executing arbitrary dll's,

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191057/dsa-2021-163-dell-supportassist-client-consumer-security-update-for-two-vulnerabilities vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36297?
CVE-2021-36297 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36297?
To fix CVE-2021-36297, 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-2021-36297 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36297 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-2021-36297?
CVE-2021-36297 affects Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer.
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