Vulnerability Description
A denial-of-service vulnerability in Database Security (DBS) prior to 4.8.4 allows a remote authenticated administrator to trigger a denial-of-service attack against the DBS server. The configuration of Archiving through the User interface incorrectly allowed the creation of directories and files in Windows system directories and other locations where sensitive data could be overwritten. The former could lead to a DoS, whilst the latter could lead to data destruction on the DBS server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Database Security | < 4.8.4 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10358
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1535/
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10358
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1535/
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-31850?
CVE-2021-31850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A denial-of-service vulnerability in Database Security (DBS) prior to 4.8.4 allows a remote authenticated administrator to trigger a denial-of-service attack against the DBS server. The configuration ...
How severe is CVE-2021-31850?
CVE-2021-31850 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-31850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Database Security, Microsoft Windows.