#VU59365 Unquoted Search Path or Element in SICAM PQ Analyzer - CVE-2021-45460
Published: January 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59365
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45460
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SICAM PQ Analyzer
SICAM PQ Analyzer
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exits due to unquoted search path when loading files. A local user with ability to write files into the C:\ root folder can place a malicious binary, such as "C:\Program.exe", "C:\Program.com", or "C:\Program.msi" and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.