CVE-2021-25269 describes an unquoted service path vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X Advanced, Intercept X Advanced for Server (before 2.0.23), and Exploit Prevention (before 3.8.3). This flaw allows a local administrator, despite tamper protection, to prevent the HMPA service from starting. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 4.4), the vulnerability requires high privileges and local access, leading to a high impact on availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sophos:exploit_prevention:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2.0.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sophos:intercept_x_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2.0.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sophos:intercept_x_for_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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