Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-34690 affects iDrive RemotePC for Windows before 7.6.48. The reported issue lets a remote unauthenticated attacker bypass cloud authentication and connect to control a system over RemotePC service ports. For organizations using RemotePC, exposed Windows hosts should be treated as high-consequence remote access risk.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where RemotePC is installed on sensitive Windows systems or exposed beyond trusted networks. Remote access authentication bypass can lead directly to unauthorized system control.
Technical view
The CVE describes an authentication bypass in RemotePC on Windows before version 7.6.48. The attack path is remote and unauthenticated through TCP ports 5970 and 5980, resulting in unauthorized connection and system control. The record does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPE metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running iDrive RemotePC versions earlier than 7.6.48, especially where TCP ports 5970 or 5980 are reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation reporting. Public vulnerability disclosure exists, so defenders should assume technical details may be known, but not claim confirmed exploitation from these sources.
Researcher notes
Affected metadata in the CVE bundle is incomplete, listing vendor and product as n/a despite the description naming iDrive RemotePC. No CVSS, CWE, patch advisory details, or exploitation telemetry are included, so conclusions should stay bounded to the cited records.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade RemotePC for Windows to version 7.6.48 or later.
- Restrict TCP 5970 and 5980 to trusted networks only.
- Disable or remove RemotePC where business use is not required.
- Review current RemotePC vendor guidance and release notes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows endpoints running iDrive RemotePC.
- Verify installed RemotePC versions are 7.6.48 or later.
- Check whether TCP 5970 or 5980 is reachable externally.
- Review RemotePC connection history for unexpected access.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.remotepc.com/release-infoCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jacob-baines/vuln_disclosure/main/vuln_2021_01.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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