An issue in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn Versions prior to 11.3.034 and fixed in v.11.3.0.34 allows a local attcker to execute arbitrary code… (CVE-2026-79298)
A vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn prior to version 11.3.034 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the BOOTia32.efi file and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the EFI System Partition (ESP). This issue is resolved in version 11.3.0.34.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-79298 describes a local code execution vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn software versions before 11.3.034. The flaw involves manipulation of the BOOTia32.efi component and a specially crafted cloak32.dat file located on the EFI System Partition, enabling a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is fixed in version 11.3.0.34.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the attacker. The attack requires local access and crafted files on the EFI System Partition.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
An issue in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn Versions prior to 11.3.034 and fixed in v.11.3.0.34 allows a local attcker to execute arbitrary code… (CVE-2026-79298)
Description
A vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn prior to version 11.3.034 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the BOOTia32.efi file and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the EFI System Partition (ESP). This issue is resolved in version 11.3.0.34.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79298 describes a local code execution vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn software versions before 11.3.034. The flaw involves manipulation of the BOOTia32.efi component and a specially crafted cloak32.dat file located on the EFI System Partition, enabling a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is fixed in version 11.3.0.34.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the attacker. The attack requires local access and crafted files on the EFI System Partition.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jq86-c7gv-8phh
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79298"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aab49ac55bf5e2cf5992932
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 02:00:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:42:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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