CVE-2021-22908 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Connect Secure	9.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Connect Secure	9.0rx

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44800/Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44800/Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/667933

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-22908?

CVE-2021-22908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As o...

How severe is CVE-2021-22908?

CVE-2021-22908 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-2021-22908?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ivanti Connect Secure, Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure.