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CVE-2021-36347

7.2 · HIGH

iDRAC9 versions prior to 5.00.20.00 and iDRAC8 versions prior to 2.82.82.82 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Published Jan 25, 2022CWE-121EPSS 2.21%

Overview

CVE-2021-36347 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

iDRAC9 versions prior to 5.00.20.00 and iDRAC8 versions prior to 2.82.82.82 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to control process execution and gain access to the iDRAC operating system.

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-2021-36347?

CVE-2021-36347 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-36347?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-36347?

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.

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