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CVE-2026-79298 Howyar Technologies Inc CVE debrief

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code on systems running Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn Versions prior to 11.3.034 via BOOTia32.efi and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the ESP. The issue was fixed in v11.3.0.34. This high-severity vulnerability requires immediate attention from defenders responsible for systems running Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn. They should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation to prevent potential system compromise. The vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise, and defenders need to verify and upgrade to mitigate this vulnerability.

Vendor
Howyar Technologies Inc
Product
SysReturn
CVSS
HIGH 8.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-16
Original CVE updated
2026-09-22
Advisory published
2026-09-16
Advisory updated
2026-09-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for systems running Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-79298 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable SysReturn systems, requiring defenders to verify and upgrade to mitigate this high-severity vulnerability.

  • Local attackers can execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise
  • Verification of SysReturn version and system configurations is necessary
  • Upgrading to SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later is required to mitigate this vulnerability

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Howyar Technologies Inc SysReturn Versions prior to 11.3.034, allowing a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via BOOTia32.efi and a crafted cloak32.dat file on the ESP. The issue was fixed in v11.3.0.34. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.4, indicating a high severity level. Defenders should prioritize verifying and upgrading to SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE description and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to确认a

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and upgrading to SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and upgrade to SysReturn version 11.3.0.34 or later
  • Review system configurations for BOOTia32.efi and cloak32.dat files on the ESP
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE description and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to confirm affected versions and systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79298 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79298

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-79298 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79298

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.