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CVE-2021-22908

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 69.38%

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CVE-2021-22908 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.. EPSS estimates a 69.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
69.38%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IvantiConnect Secure9.0
IvantiConnect Secure9.1
PulsesecurePulse Connect Secure9.0rx

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22908?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2021-22908?
CVE-2021-22908 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 69.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22908?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST