CVE-2021-22038 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-22038 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 29/10/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: vmware | Vendor: n/a | Product: VMware InstallBuilder
Status : PUBLISHED

CVE-2021-22038 Description

On Windows, the uninstaller binary copies itself to a fixed temporary location, which is then executed (the originally called uninstaller exits, so it does not block the installation directory). This temporary location is not randomized and does not restrict access to Administrators only so a potential attacker could plant a binary to replace the copied binary right before it gets called, thus gaining Administrator privileges (if the original uninstaller was executed as Administrator). The vulnerability only affects Windows installers.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).