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ID:8741 - Exploit for Improper access control in DBUtil - CVE-2021-21551
ID:8741 - Exploit for Improper access control in DBUtil - CVE-2021-21551
Published: January 16, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52877
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21551
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
DBUtil
DBUtil
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the Dell dbutil driver dbutil_2_3.sys. A local user can run a specially crafted program to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.