What is CVE-2024-53921?

CVE-2024-53921 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 2.8/10. Published 2024-12-03.

How severe is CVE-2024-53921?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2024-53921

An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Magician 8.1.0 on Windows. An attacker can create arbitrary folders in the system permission directory via a symbolic link during the installation process.

EPSS: 0.002 (6.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.8 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Samsung Magician — versions 8.1.0
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions
CWE-1236 — Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

References

cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53921?: CVE-2024-53921 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 2.8/10. Published 2024-12-03.
How severe is CVE-2024-53921?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.8 out of 10.