CVE-2021-31796
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CVE-2021-31796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An inadequate encryption vulnerability discovered in CyberArk Credential Provider before 12.1 may lead to Information Disclosure. An attacker may realistically have enough information that the number of possible keys (for a credential file) is only one, and the number is usually not higher than 2^36.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An inadequate encryption vulnerability discovered in CyberArk Credential Provider before 12.1 may lead to Information Disclosure. An attacker may realistically have enough information that the number of possible keys (for a credential file) is only one, and the number is usually not higher than 2^36.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberark | Credential Provider | < 12.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164023/CyberArk-Credential-File-Insufficient-Effective-Key-Space.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2021-008.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164023/CyberArk-Credential-File-Insufficient-Effective-Key-Space.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2021-008.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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