6.7
MEDIUM
CVE-2021-36317
Dell EMC Avamar Server Password Storage Vulnerability
Description

Dell EMC Avamar Server version 19.4 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability in AvInstaller. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 21, 2021, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 6:13 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

0.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-36317 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Dell emc_avamar_server
2 Dell emc_powerprotect_data_protection_appliance
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-36317.

URL Resource
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09 Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09 Third Party Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369 Patch Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-36317 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09
    Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09 No Types Assigned https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09 Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-522
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 16, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 05, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369 No Types Assigned https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000193369 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_powerprotect_data_protection_appliance:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-36317 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.05635

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability