CWE-269— Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.— MITRE CWE catalog
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CVEs classified under CWE-269page 54 of 109
- CVE-2021-34459HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-16
Windows AppContainer Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34456HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-16
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34455HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-16
Windows File History Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34449HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-16
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34445HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-16
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2020-25736HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-15
Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2021 update 1 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.
- CVE-2020-15495HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-15
Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2020 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.
- CVE-2021-33505HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-15
A local malicious user can circumvent the Falco detection engine through 0.28.1 by running a program that alters arguments of system calls being executed. Issue is fixed in Falco versions >= 0.29.1.
- CVE-2021-34516HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34514HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34513HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34511HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34510HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34498HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34488HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Console Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-34477HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Visual Studio Code .NET Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33784HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33774HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33773HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33761HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33759HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Desktop Bridge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33751HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-33743HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31859HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
Incorrect privileges in the MU55 FlexiSpooler service in YSoft SafeQ 6 6.0.55 allows local user privilege escalation by overwriting the executable file via an alternative data stream.
- CVE-2021-0602HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
In onCreateOptionsMenu of WifiNetworkDetailsFragment.java, there is a possible way for guest users to view and modify Wi-Fi settings for all configured APs due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with …
- CVE-2020-0417HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-14
In setNiNotification of GpsNetInitiatedHandler.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to an empty mutable PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is …
- CVE-2021-22000HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-13
VMware Thinapp version 5.x prior to 5.2.10 contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to insecure loading of DLLs. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges may exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges to administrator le…
- CVE-2021-25428HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-08
Improper validation check vulnerability in PackageManager prior to SMR July-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to get dangerous level permission without user confirmation in limited circumstances.
- CVE-2021-21786HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-07-07
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the IOCTL 0x9c406144 handling of IOBit Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 14.2.0.220. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send a malicious …
- CVE-2021-35523HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-28
Securepoint SSL VPN Client v2 before 2.0.32 on Windows has unsafe configuration handling that enables local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. A non-privileged local user can modify the OpenVPN configuration stored under "%APPDAT…
- CVE-2021-35448HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-24
Emote Interactive Remote Mouse 3.008 on Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary programs as Administrator by using the Image Transfer Folder feature to navigate to cmd.exe. It binds to local ports to listen for incoming connections.
- CVE-2021-0513HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-21
In deleteNotificationChannel and related functions of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper state validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via hidden services with no add…
- CVE-2021-29337HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-21
MODAPI.sys in MSI Dragon Center 2.0.104.0 allows low-privileged users to access kernel memory and potentially escalate privileges via a crafted IOCTL 0x9c406104 call. This IOCTL provides the MmMapIoSpace feature for mapping physical memory.
- CVE-2021-27483HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-16
ZOLL Defibrillator Dashboard, v prior to 2.2,The affected products contain insecure filesystem permissions that could allow a lower privilege user to escalate privileges to an administrative level user.
- CVE-2021-0491HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In memory management driver, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for…
- CVE-2021-0487HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In onCreate of CalendarDebugActivity.java, there is a possible way to export calendar data to the sdcard without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileg…
- CVE-2021-0485HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In getMinimalSize of PipBoundsAlgorithm.java, there is a possible bypass of restrictions on background processes due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. …
- CVE-2021-0481HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In onActivityResult of EditUserPhotoController.java, there is a possible access of unauthorized files due to an unexpected URI handler. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User i…
- CVE-2021-0477HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In notifyScreenshotError of ScreenshotNotificationsController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interact…
- CVE-2021-0472HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
In shouldLockKeyguard of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible way to exit App Pinning without a PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User …
- CVE-2021-25418HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-11
Improper component protection vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 14.0.1.62 allows untrusted applications to execute arbitrary activity in specific condition.
- CVE-2021-0098HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-09
Improper access control in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2021-0052HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-09
Incorrect default privileges in the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.6522 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2021-31973HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows GPSVC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31969HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31954HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31953HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows Filter Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31952HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-31951HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-06-08
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2013-4536HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82021-05-28
An user able to alter the savevm data (either on the disk or over the wire during migration) could use this flaw to to corrupt QEMU process memory on the (destination) host, which could potentially result in arbitrary code execution on the…
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