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CVE-2021-47799

Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access.

HIGH 8.5EPSS 0.15%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.15%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Visual Tools DVR VX16 version 4.2.28 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in its Sudo configuration that allows attackers to gain root access. Attackers can exploit the unsafe Sudo settings by using mount commands to bind a shell, enabling unauthorized system-level privileges.

CVSS 4.0: 8.5 HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/M
EPSS: 0.15% probability · 4th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-266
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

References

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.