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CVE-2021-26354

5.5 · MEDIUM

Insufficient bounds checking in ASP may allow an attacker to issue a system call from a compromised ABL which may cause arbitrary memory values to be initialized to zero, potentially leading to a l…

Published May 9, 2023CWE-120EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2021-26354 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Insufficient bounds checking in ASP may allow an

attacker to issue a system call from a compromised ABL which may cause

arbitrary memory values to be initialized to zero, potentially leading to a

loss of integrity.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26354?

CVE-2021-26354 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-26354?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-26354?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-26354?

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