CVE-2021-44029 Deserialization in n/a
Attackers can execute remote code via deserialization in Quest KACE Desktop Authority if encryption keys are known, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-44029?
CVE-2021-44029 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Desktop Authority before 11.2. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code through a deserialization exploitation in the RadAsyncUpload function of ASP.NET AJAX. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability when the encryption keys are known (due to the presence of CVE-2017-11317, CVE-2017-11357, or other means). A default setting for the type whitelisting feature in more current versions of ASP.NET AJAX prevents exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quest Kace Desktop Authority.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44029?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2021-44029 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44029 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7j6-8r6v-p532.