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CVE-2021-27942

6.8 · MEDIUM

Vizio P65-F1 6.0.31.4-2 and E50x-E1 10.0.31.4-2 Smart TVs allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code from a USB drive via the Smart Cast functionality, because files on the USB drive are effect…

Published Aug 3, 2021EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2021-27942 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 3, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vizio P65-F1 6.0.31.4-2 and E50x-E1 10.0.31.4-2 Smart TVs allow a threat actor to execute arbitrary code from a USB drive via the Smart Cast functionality, because files on the USB drive are effectively under the web root and can be executed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.l9group.com/advisories/vizio-tv-code-execution-from-a-usb-driveRefwww.l9group.com/advisories/vizio-tv-code-execution-from-a-usb-drive

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27942?

CVE-2021-27942 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 3, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-27942?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-27942?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-27942?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-27942 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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