Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate

CVE-2021-21786

What is CVE-2021-21786?

A vulnerability in IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate allows attackers to escalate their privileges due to improper handling of I/O request packets (IRPs). Specifically, when a specially crafted IRP is sent to the product's IOCTL 0x9c406144, it can result in unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources. This weakness underscores the importance of proper validation and handling of input requests to mitigate potential threats and enhance the security posture of affected systems.

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