CVE-2021-44736 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The initial admin account setup wizard on Lexmark devices allow unauthenticated access to the “out of service erase” feature.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lexmark	Mc3224I Firmware	-
Lexmark	Mc3224I	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-331/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.lexmark.com/alerts/Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-331/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-44736?

CVE-2021-44736 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The initial admin account setup wizard on Lexmark devices allow unauthenticated access to the “out of service erase” feature.

How severe is CVE-2021-44736?

CVE-2021-44736 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44736?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lexmark Mc3224I Firmware, Lexmark Mc3224I.