Vulnerability Description
There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | Ni Service Locator | < 18.0.0.49152 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/documentation/supplemental/21/unquoted-service-PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-42563?
CVE-2021-42563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). There is an Unquoted Service Path in NI Service Locator (nisvcloc.exe) in versions prior to 18.0 on Windows. This may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service ...
How severe is CVE-2021-42563?
CVE-2021-42563 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-2021-42563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ni Ni Service Locator, Microsoft Windows.