DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Siemens Software Center
CVE-2021-41544

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Siemens Software Center
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2023

What is CVE-2021-41544?

A significant vulnerability has been identified in the Siemens Software Center, which affects all versions prior to V3.0. This DLL Hijacking issue enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by placing a malicious DLL in directories within the DLL search path. This flaw poses a substantial risk as it can lead to unauthorized actions and escalated control over the software environment.

Affected Version(s)

Siemens Software Center All versions < V3.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-18849...

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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CVE-2021-41544 : DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Siemens Software Center