VDB-184198 · CVE-2021-42257 · GCVE-0-2021-42257

check_smart up to 6.9.0 Regular Expression /dev/bus access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in check_smart up to 6.9.0. This vulnerability affects the function check_smart of the file /dev/bus of the component Regular Expression Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-42257. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in check_smart up to 6.9.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function check_smart of the file /dev/bus of the component Regular Expression Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/12/2021. The advisory is available at claudiokuenzler.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-42257 since 10/11/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 6.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at claudiokuenzler.com.

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Productinfo

Name

check_smart

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: check_smart 6.9.1

Timelineinfo

10/11/2021 🔍
10/12/2021 +1 days 🔍
10/12/2021 +0 days 🔍
10/14/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: claudiokuenzler.com
Researcher: https://www.suse.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-42257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-42257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184198

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2021 10:52
Updated: 10/14/2021 18:12
Changes: 10/12/2021 10:52 (41), 10/12/2021 10:53 (1), 10/14/2021 18:12 (1)
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