CVE-2021-27445: Mesa Labs AmegaView Versions 3.0 and prior has insecure file permissions that could be exploited to escalate p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-27445?

amegaview: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-27445 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27445 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-27445 affect?

CVE-2021-27445 affects amegaview. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Mesa Labs AmegaView Versions 3.0 and prior has insecure file permissions that could be exploited to escalate privileges on the device.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-27445 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting amegaview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mesa Labs AmegaView Versions 3.0 and prior has insecure file permissions that could be exploited to escalate privileges on the device.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269, CWE-732
Published	2021-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: mesalabs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mesalabs amegaview UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amegaview || rpm -q amegaview || amegaview --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amegaview

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amegaview

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-27445?

amegaview: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-27445 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27445 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-27445 affect?

CVE-2021-27445 affects amegaview. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Mesa Labs AmegaView Versions 3.0 and prior has insecure file permissions that could be exploited to escalate privileges on the device.

How urgent is CVE-2021-27445?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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