High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 1, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-42711
CVE-2021-42711
Description
Barracuda Network Access Client before 5.2.2 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This file is executed with SYSTEM privileges when an unprivileged user performs a repair operation.
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:barracuda:network_access_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*Range: <5.2.2
- Barracuda/Network Access Clientdescription
- Range: <5.2.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/MNDT-2021-0010/MNDT-2021-0010.mdnvdThird Party Advisory
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