Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-36297
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,
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2021-36297
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-36297
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 27 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-36297
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
Dell |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-36297
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security_alert@emc.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-36297
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https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191057/dsa-2021-163-dell-supportassist-client-consumer-security-update-for-two-vulnerabilities
DSA-2021-163: Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer Security Update for Two Vulnerabilities. | Dell NederlandVendor Advisory
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