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CVE-2021-4034 CISA KEV · Actively exploitedLinked to ransomware

Out-of-bounds write in N/a Polkit

CVSS score

7.8

EPSS probability

%94.3

Risk score

14.7

Published

4 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2021-4034 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A local privilege escalation vulnerability was found on polkit's pkexec utility. The pkexec application is a setuid tool designed to allow unprivileged users to run commands as privileged users according predefined policies. The current version of pkexec doesn't handle the calling parameters count correctly and ends trying to execute environment variables as commands. An attacker can leverage this by crafting environment variables in such a way it'll induce pkexec to execute arbitrary code. When successfully executed the attack can cause a local privilege escalation given unprivileged users administrative rights on the target machine.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-4034 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1n/apolkit View
2polkit projectpolkit View
3redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
4redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
5redhatenterprise linux View
6redhatenterprise linux desktop View
7redhatenterprise linux eus View
8redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
9redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
10redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
11redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
12redhatenterprise linux for power big endian View
13redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
14redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
15redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
16redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
17redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
18redhatenterprise linux for scientific computing View
19redhatenterprise linux server View
20redhatenterprise linux server View
21redhatenterprise linux server aus View
22redhatenterprise linux server aus View
23redhatenterprise linux server aus View
24redhatenterprise linux server aus View
25redhatenterprise linux server aus View
26redhatenterprise linux server aus View
27redhatenterprise linux server eus View
28redhatenterprise linux server tus View
29redhatenterprise linux server tus View
30redhatenterprise linux server tus View
31redhatenterprise linux server tus View
32redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
33redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
34redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
35redhatenterprise linux workstation View
36canonicalubuntu linux View
37canonicalubuntu linux View
38canonicalubuntu linux View
39canonicalubuntu linux View
40canonicalubuntu linux View
41suseenterprise storage View
42suselinux enterprise high performance computing View
43susemanager proxy View
44susemanager server View
45suselinux enterprise desktop View
46suselinux enterprise server View
47suselinux enterprise workstation extension View
48oraclehttp server View
49oraclehttp server View
50oraclezfs storage appliance kit View
51siemenssinumerik edge View
52siemensscalance lpe9403 firmware View
53siemensscalance lpe9403 View
54starwindsoftwarecommand center View
55starwindsoftwarestarwind virtual san View
Total affected vendors: 8|Products: 55

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE ADP
7.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
7.2CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CNVD

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Patch verified

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Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2021-4034 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-4034 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-4034 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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