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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2021-38459

The data of a network capture of the initial handshake phase can be used to authenticate at a SYSDBA level. If a specific .exe is not restarted often, it is possible to access the needed handshake pac...

Vulnerability Description

The data of a network capture of the initial handshake phase can be used to authenticate at a SYSDBA level. If a specific .exe is not restarted often, it is possible to access the needed handshake packets between admin/client connections. Using the SYSDBA permission, an attacker can change user passwords or delete the database.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AuvesyVersiondog< 8.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-294

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38459?

CVE-2021-38459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The data of a network capture of the initial handshake phase can be used to authenticate at a SYSDBA level. If a specific .exe is not restarted often, it is possible to access the needed handshake pac...

How severe is CVE-2021-38459?

CVE-2021-38459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38459?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auvesy Versiondog.