CVE-2026-79298: n/a
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 via the BOOTia32.efi and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the ESP.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-79298 describes a local code execution vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn software. Versions prior to 11.3.034 are affected. The vulnerability is exploited by placing a crafted BOOTia32.efi file and a cloak32.dat file on the EFI System Partition (ESP), which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vendor fixed this issue 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. This could undermine system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-79298: n/a
Description
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 via the BOOTia32.efi and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the ESP.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79298 describes a local code execution vulnerability in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn software. Versions prior to 11.3.034 are affected. The vulnerability is exploited by placing a crafted BOOTia32.efi file and a cloak32.dat file on the EFI System Partition (ESP), which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vendor fixed this issue 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. This could undermine system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaae7b555bf5e2cf5087547
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 19:02:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 19:17:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 04:01:23 UTC
Views: 4
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