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CVE-2021-44564

8.1 · HIGH

A security vulnerability originally reported in the SYNC2101 product, and applicable to specific sub-families of SYNC devices, allows an attacker to download the configuration file used in the devi…

Published Jan 6, 2022EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2021-44564 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security vulnerability originally reported in the SYNC2101 product, and applicable to specific sub-families of SYNC devices, allows an attacker to download the configuration file used in the device and apply a modified configuration file back to the device. The attack requires network access to the SYNC device and knowledge of its IP address. The attack exploits the unsecured communication channel used between the administration tool Easyconnect and the SYNC device (in the affected family of SYNC products).

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

Refkalkitech.com/wp-content/uploads/CYB_33631_Advisory.pdfRefwww.kalkitech.com/cybersecurity/Refkalkitech.com/wp-content/uploads/CYB_33631_Advisory.pdfRefwww.kalkitech.com/cybersecurity/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44564?

CVE-2021-44564 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-44564?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-44564?

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-2021-44564?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-44564 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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