Vulnerability identifier: #VU57859

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35231

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kiwi Syslog Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an unquoted service path in the Installation Wizard. A local administrator can insert an executable into the path of the affected service and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kiwi Syslog Server: 9.7 - 9.7.2

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External links
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notes/kss_9-8_release_notes.htm
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231

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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.