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CVE-2021-38175

6.5 · MEDIUM

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office - version 2.8, allows an attacker with high privileges to read sensitive data over the network, and gather or change information in the current system without user…

Published Sep 14, 2021EPSS 0.82%

Overview

CVE-2021-38175 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office - version 2.8, allows an attacker with high privileges to read sensitive data over the network, and gather or change information in the current system without user interaction. The attack would not lead to an impact on the availability of the system, but there would be an impact on integrity and confidentiality.

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-2021-38175?

CVE-2021-38175 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-38175?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-38175?

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-2021-38175?

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