CVE-2021-42109
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42109 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VITEC Exterity IPTV products through 2021-04-30 allow privilege escalation to root.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VITEC Exterity IPTV products through 2021-04-30 allow privilege escalation to root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vitec | Exterity Avediaserver | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Exterity Avediastream Encoders Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream M9605 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream M9400 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream M9405 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream M9305 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream R9300 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream R9310 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream M9325 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
| Vitec | Avediastream R9350 Firmware | <= 2021-04-30 |
References
- https://whitehoodhacker.net/posts/2021-10-04-the-big-rickExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exterity.comVendor Advisory
- https://whitehoodhacker.net/posts/2021-10-04-the-big-rickExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exterity.comVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42109?
VITEC Exterity IPTV products through 2021-04-30 allow privilege escalation to root.
How severe is CVE-2021-42109?
CVE-2021-42109 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42109?
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-2021-42109?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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