#VU53637 Improper Privilege Management in AmegaView - CVE-2021-27445

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53637

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27445

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AmegaView
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Mesa Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure file permissions. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

AmegaView: 3.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-147-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.