CVE-2021-38459
AUVESY Versiondog
8.1CVSSHIGH
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 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Defense Evasion
References
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01
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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2021/icsa-21-292-01.json
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-292-01
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Timeline
Published
Oct 22, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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