CVE-2021-38142 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker on the local network can achieve remote code execution by exploiting the unsecured HTTP upgrade mechanism in Barco MirrorOp Windows Sender.

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-2021-38142?

CVE-2021-38142 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Barco MirrorOp Windows Sender before 2.5.3.65 uses cleartext HTTP and thus allows rogue software upgrades. An attacker on the local network can achieve remote code execution on any computer that tries to update Windows Sender due to the fact that the upgrade mechanism is not secured (is not protected with TLS).

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38142?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Barco Mirrorop Windows Sender.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-38142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc5x-fvx9-jf5h.

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