CVE-2021-36318
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-36318 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC Avamar versions 18.2,19.1,19.2,19.3,19.4 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A high privileged user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a complete outage.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell EMC Avamar versions 18.2,19.1,19.2,19.3,19.4 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A high privileged user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a complete outage.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Emc Avamar Server | 18.2 |
| Dell | Emc Avamar Server | 19.1 |
| Dell | Emc Avamar Server | 19.2 |
| Dell | Emc Avamar Server | 19.3 |
| Dell | Emc Avamar Server | 19.4 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36318?
Dell EMC Avamar versions 18.2,19.1,19.2,19.3,19.4 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A high privileged user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a complete outage.
How severe is CVE-2021-36318?
CVE-2021-36318 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36318?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-36318?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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