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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2021-36809

A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos ...

Vulnerability Description

A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos SSL VPN client.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SophosSsl Vpn Client-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-36809?

CVE-2021-36809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos ...

How severe is CVE-2021-36809?

CVE-2021-36809 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-2021-36809?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Ssl Vpn Client.