CVE-2021-37851: eset, spol. s r.o. eset endpoint antivirus
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-37851 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in eset, spol. s r.o. eset endpoint antivirus. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 11-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Local privilege escalation in Windows products of ESET allows user who is logged into the system to exploit repair feature of the installer to run malicious code with higher privileges. This issue affects: ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Internet Security 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Smart Security Premium 11.2 versions prior to 15.1.12.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Endpoint Antivirus 6.0 versions prior to 9.0.2046.0; 6.0 versions prior to 8.1.2050.0; 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.2053.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Endpoint Security 6.0 versions prior to 9.0.2046.0; 6.0 versions prior to 8.1.2050.0; 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.2053.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server 8.0 versions prior to 9.0.12012.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server 8.0.12013.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.10020.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Mail Security for IBM Domino 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.14011.0. ESET, spol. s r.o. ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server 6.0 versions prior to 8.0.15009.0.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-280Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or PrivilegesThe product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the product in an invalid state.
- CWE-755Improper Handling of Exceptional ConditionsThe product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
Affected systems
Eset, spol. s r.o.10 products
- eset endpoint antivirus≥ 6.0, < 9.0.2046.0
- eset endpoint security≥ 6.0, < 9.0.2046.0
- eset file security for microsoft windows server6.0 8.0.12013.0
- eset internet security≥ 11.2, < 15.1.12.0
- eset mail security for ibm domino≥ 6.0, < 8.0.14011.0
Eset9 products
- endpoint_antivirus≥ 6.0, < 8.0.2053.0 | ≥ 8.1, < 8.1.2050.0 | ≥ 9.0, < 9.0.2046.0
- endpoint_security≥ 6.0, < 8.0.2053.0 | ≥ 8.1, < 8.1.2050.0 | ≥ 9.0, < 9.0.2046.0
- file_security≥ 6.0, < 8.0.12013.0
- internet_security≥ 11.2, < 15.1.12.0
- mail_security≥ 6.0, < 8.0.10020.0 | ≥ 6.0, < 8.0.14011.0
2 vendors · 19 products