#VU59223 Improper Privilege Management in CodeMeter Runtime - CVE-2021-41057
Published: January 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59223
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41057
CWE-ID: CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CodeMeter Runtime
CodeMeter Runtime
Software vendor:
Wibu Systems
Wibu Systems
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software improperly controls file access permissions by setting up a link to a special system file used with CmDongles. A local user can overwrite the essential files or a crash the CodeMeter Runtime Server.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.