CVE-2021-36795
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CVE-2021-36795 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permission issue in the Cohesity Linux agent may allow privilege escalation in version 6.5.1b to 6.5.1d-hotfix10, 6.6.0a to 6.6.0b-hotfix1. An underprivileged linux user, if certain environment criteria are met, can gain additional privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permission issue in the Cohesity Linux agent may allow privilege escalation in version 6.5.1b to 6.5.1d-hotfix10, 6.6.0a to 6.6.0b-hotfix1. An underprivileged linux user, if certain environment criteria are met, can gain additional privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohesity | Linux Agent | >= 6.5.1b, <= 6.5.1d | — |
| Cohesity | Linux Agent | >= 6.6.0a, <= 6.6.0b | — |
| Cohesity | Linux Agent | 6.5.1d | Hotfix10 |
| Cohesity | Linux Agent | 6.6.0b | Hotfix1 |
References
- https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/CVE-2021-36795.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/CVE-2021-36795.mdThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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