CVE-2021-31859 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 14 Jul 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges by overwriting the FlexiSpooler executable via an alternative data stream in YSoft SafeQ.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-31859?

CVE-2021-31859 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect privileges in the MU55 FlexiSpooler service in YSoft SafeQ 6 6.0.55 allows local user privilege escalation by overwriting the executable file via an alternative data stream.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31859?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ysoft Safeq.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31859?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-31859 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31859 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-853p-6g7x-mjxh.