CVE-2021-42688 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in the IOCTL handler to execute arbitrary kernel-mode code or crash the system.
- 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-2021-42688?
CVE-2021-42688 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Integer Overflow vulnerability exists in Accops HyWorks Windows Client prior to v 3.2.8.200. The IOCTL Handler 0x22005B in the Accops HyWorks Windows Client prior to v 3.2.8.200 allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and OS crash) via specially crafted I/O Request Packet.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42688?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accops Hyworks Windows Client.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42688?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42688 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-42688 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42688 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mpr-qcqw-wp65.