Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
RemotePC for Windows before 7.6.48 could let a person who already has low-level local access make the software run their program as SYSTEM. That can turn a limited workstation foothold into full local control. The bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where RemotePC is installed on sensitive Windows systems. It is not evidenced as internet-routed initial access, but it can materially increase attacker impact once a local foothold exists.
Technical view
CVE-2021-34692 is a local privilege escalation in iDrive RemotePC before 7.6.48 on Windows. The cited description says a low-privileged local user can force RemotePC to execute an attacker-controlled executable with SYSTEM privileges. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPE data is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Windows systems running iDrive RemotePC versions earlier than 7.6.48. Organizations using RemotePC on endpoints, jump boxes, or support workstations should prioritize inventory because the bundle’s affected-product metadata is otherwise sparse.
Exploitation context
This is not described as remote unauthenticated compromise. It requires local low-privileged access first, making it most relevant after phishing, malware execution, insider access, or abuse of a shared workstation. KEV is false, and the supplied sources do not support active exploitation claims.
Researcher notes
The public bundle gives the core condition and impact but lacks CVSS, CWE, CPEs, and detailed exploit mechanics. Analysis should stay focused on version validation, local privilege boundary impact, and vendor release confirmation rather than assuming broader RemotePC products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade RemotePC for Windows to 7.6.48 or later.
- Check RemotePC vendor release guidance for current fixed versions.
- Remove RemotePC from systems where it is no longer required.
- Limit local interactive access on systems running RemotePC.
- Monitor for unexpected SYSTEM-level process launches tied to RemotePC.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows hosts with RemotePC installed.
- Confirm each installed RemotePC version is 7.6.48 or later.
- Review EDR telemetry for unusual RemotePC child processes.
- Verify least-privilege controls for local user accounts.
- Document any exceptions and track them to remediation.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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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