External Control of System or Configuration Setting

CVE-2021-38453

High

9.1/10

Summary

Some API functions allow interaction with the registry, which includes reading values as well as data modification.

Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Vector: NETWORK
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Scope: UNCHANGED
User Interaction: NONE
Privileges Required: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: NONE

CWE-15 - External Control of System or Configuration Setting

One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user.

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Advisory Timeline

Published Oct 22, 2021