CVE-2021-45975 Other in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges via DLL hijacking in Acer Care Center due to insecure library loading.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-45975?
CVE-2021-45975 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In ListCheck.exe in Acer Care Center 4.x before 4.00.3038, a vulnerability in the loading mechanism of Windows DLLs could allow a local attacker to perform a DLL hijacking attack. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of directory search paths at run time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a malicious DLL file on the targeted system. This file will execute when the vulnerable application launches. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system with local administrator privileges.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Acer Care Center.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45975 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-45975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wj79-qqhx-jqhr.