CVE-2021-35957 Other in n/a

Medium 6.7 Published 13 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Local administrators can execute arbitrary code by replacing Visual C++ runtime DLLs, bypassing security controls in Stormshield Endpoint Security.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-35957?

CVE-2021-35957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stormshield Endpoint Security Evolution 2.0.0 through 2.0.2 does not accomplish the intended defense against local administrators who can replace the Visual C++ runtime DLLs (in %WINDIR%\system32) with malicious ones.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stormshield Endpoint Security.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35957 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-35957 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-35957 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6mwv-m758-qh3g.