Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1727

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50504

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4 BT: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1727

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Installer, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1727

• Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Installer
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and Dell EMC Solutions Enabler