CVE-2021-43463 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by placing a malicious executable in the unquoted Ext2Fsd service path.
- 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-2021-43463?
CVE-2021-43463 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Unquoted Service Path vulnerability exists in Ext2Fsd v0.68 via a specially crafted file in the Ext2Srv Service executable service path.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43463?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ext2 File System Driver Project Ext2 File System Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43463?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-43463 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43463 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3823-hjpv-24g4.