Local Code Execution Risk in HitmanPro.Alert by Sophos
CVE-2021-25270

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sophos
Status
Hitmanpro.alert
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2021

Summary

A vulnerability exists in HitmanPro.Alert that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges. This flaw affects versions before Build 901, potentially enabling unauthorized command execution and compromising system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

HitmanPro.Alert < 901

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-s...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Bourque (@downwithupsec)
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