Improper Input Validation in National Instruments NI-PAL Driver
CVE-2021-38304

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ni

Status
Ni-pal
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-38304?

The National Instruments NI-PAL driver contains an improper input validation issue that affects versions 20.0.0 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a privileged user to potentially escalate their privileges through local access, posing a risk to system integrity and security. Ensuring that updated versions are implemented is essential for maintaining a secure environment.

References

https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplement...
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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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