Local Password Retention Issue in Stormshield Network Security
CVE-2021-45885

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Stormshield

Status
Network Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-45885?

A local password retention flaw has been identified in Stormshield Network Security versions 4.2.2 to 4.2.7. During specific update-migration scenarios, the system fails to properly erase the old SSH password after a change, potentially leading to unauthorized access. An update to version 4.2.8 effectively resolves this issue, ensuring that security protocols are maintained.

References

https://advisories.stormshield.eu
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https://advisories.stormshield.eu/2021-069/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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