CVE-2021-36317 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Avamar Server	19.4
Dell	Emc Powerprotect Data Protection Appliance	2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-256

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369PatchVendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-36317?

CVE-2021-36317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of cer...

How severe is CVE-2021-36317?

CVE-2021-36317 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36317?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Emc Avamar Server, Dell Emc Powerprotect Data Protection Appliance.