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CVE-2021-29218 (GCVE-0-2021-29218)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-02-04 22:29 – Updated: 2024-08-03 22:02
VLAI
Summary
A local unquoted search path security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows version(s): Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0. This vulnerability could be exploited locally by a user with high privileges to execute malware that may lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Agentless Management Service for Windows.
CWE
  • local unquoted search path
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a HPE Agentless Management Affected: Prior to 1.44.0.0, 10.96.0.0
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