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CVE-2021-36317

6.7 · MEDIUM

Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller.

Published Dec 21, 2021CWE-256EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2021-36317 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

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.

References

Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36317?

CVE-2021-36317 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-36317?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, 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-2021-36317?

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-2021-36317?

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