CVE-2021-37851

CVE-2021-37851 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in various ESET Windows products, including ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security, and ESET Endpoint Security, affecting versions prior to specific updates. An authenticated local user can exploit a flaw in the installer's repair feature to execute malicious code with elevated privileges. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating a low attack complexity and requiring no user interaction, but local access is necessary. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.