CVE-2021-42808— The Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.0 creates files and directory with all privileges granting any user full permissions.
Quick assessment
Affected
Thales Sentinel Protection Installer
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Thales Group Thales Sentinel Protection Installer是法国Thales Group公司的一个集成安装程序。 Thales Sentinel Protection Installer存在安全漏洞，攻击者可利用该漏洞升级特权。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-42808
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
The Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.0 creates files and directory with all privileges granting any user full permissions.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper Access Control in Thales Sentinel Protection Installer could allow a local user to escalate privileges.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
访问控制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Thales Group Thales Sentinel Protection Installer 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Thales Group Thales Sentinel Protection Installer是法国Thales Group公司的一个集成安装程序。 Thales Sentinel Protection Installer存在安全漏洞，攻击者可利用该漏洞升级特权。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thales | Sentinel Protection Installer | 7.7.0 ~ 7.7.0 | - |
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