Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Lexmark Printer Software
CVE-2021-35469

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Lexmark

Status
Printer Software G4
Printer Software G3
Printer Software G2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2021

What is CVE-2021-35469?

The Lexmark Printer Software packages G2, G3, and G4 contain a local escalation of privilege vulnerability stemming from an improperly defined registry entry. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain elevated access rights, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges. It underscores the importance of securing service paths to prevent exploitation and ensuring that system configurations adhere to security best practices.

References

http://support.lexmark.com/alerts/
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http://support.lexmark.com/index?id=TE952&page=content&lo...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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