Vulnerability Description
Improper input validation in the National Instruments NI-PAL driver in versions 20.0.0 and prior may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | Ni-Pal | <= 20.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/improper-input-vaMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/improper-input-vaMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38304?
CVE-2021-38304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper input validation in the National Instruments NI-PAL driver in versions 20.0.0 and prior may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-38304?
CVE-2021-38304 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ni Ni-Pal.