Vulnerability Description
Hitachi Virtual File Platform Versions prior to 5.5.3-09 and Versions prior to 6.4.3-09, and NEC Storage M Series NAS Gateway Nh4a/Nh8a versions prior to FOS 5.5.3-08(NEC2.5.4a) and Nh4b/Nh8b, Nh4c/Nh8c versions prior to FOS 6.4.3-08(NEC3.4.2) allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi | Virtual File Platform | < 6.4.3-09 |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4A Firmware | < fos_5.5.3-08\(nec2.5.4a\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4A | - |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8A Firmware | < fos_5.5.3-08\(nec2.5.4a\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8A | - |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4B Firmware | < fos_6.4.3-08\(nec3.4.2\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4B | - |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8B Firmware | < fos_6.4.3-08\(nec3.4.2\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8B | - |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4C Firmware | < fos_6.4.3-08\(nec3.4.2\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh4C | - |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8C Firmware | < fos_6.4.3-08\(nec3.4.2\) |
| Nec | Nas Gateway Nh8C | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv21-011.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN21298724/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/storage-solutions/global/sec_info/2021/202Vendor Advisory
- https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv21-011.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN21298724/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/storage-solutions/global/sec_info/2021/202Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-20740?
CVE-2021-20740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Hitachi Virtual File Platform Versions prior to 5.5.3-09 and Versions prior to 6.4.3-09, and NEC Storage M Series NAS Gateway Nh4a/Nh8a versions prior to FOS 5.5.3-08(NEC2.5.4a) and Nh4b/Nh8b, Nh4c/Nh...
How severe is CVE-2021-20740?
CVE-2021-20740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hitachi Virtual File Platform, Nec Nas Gateway Nh4A Firmware, Nec Nas Gateway Nh4A, Nec Nas Gateway Nh8A Firmware, Nec Nas Gateway Nh8A.