Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.9.0 POST Request path denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.9.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component POST Request Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument path can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-40712. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Experience Manager up to 6.5.9.0 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument path with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 09/28/2021 as apsb21-82. The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-40712 since 09/08/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/08/2021 🔍
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10/03/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb21-82
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-40712 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40712
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183454

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2021 09:27
Updated: 10/03/2021 08:38
Changes: 09/28/2021 09:27 (51), 10/03/2021 08:36 (1), 10/03/2021 08:38 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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