CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2154

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

EMC Retrospect for Windows does not drop privileges before opening files, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code via the File>Open dialog.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute malicious code in the context of the application, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update EMC Retrospect to version 6.5.382, 7.0.344, or 7.5.1.105, depending on the version in use.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

EMC Retrospect for Windows 6.5 before 6.5.382, 7.0 before 7.0.344, and 7.5 before 7.5.1.105 does not drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the File>Open dialog.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS