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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-42711

Barracuda Network Access Client before 5.2.2 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This file is executed with SYSTEM privileges when an unprivileged user performs a repair...

Vulnerability Description

Barracuda Network Access Client before 5.2.2 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This file is executed with SYSTEM privileges when an unprivileged user performs a repair operation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BarracudaNetwork Access Client< 5.2.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-42711?

CVE-2021-42711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Barracuda Network Access Client before 5.2.2 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This file is executed with SYSTEM privileges when an unprivileged user performs a repair...

How severe is CVE-2021-42711?

CVE-2021-42711 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-2021-42711?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Barracuda Network Access Client.