What is the severity of CVE-2021-21998?

CVE-2021-21998 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21998?

To remediate CVE-2021-21998, upgrade VMware Carbon Black App Control to version 8.5.8 or later, or 8.6.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21998?

CVE-2021-21998 affects VMware Carbon Black App Control versions 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21998?

CVE-2021-21998 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2021-21998 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21998 can be exploited remotely by malicious actors with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21998

critical

9.8

CWE

287

23/6/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-21998

First published: Wed Jun 23 2021(Updated: )

VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2 has an authentication bypass. A malicious actor with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server might be able to obtain administrative access to the product without the need to authenticate.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware Carbon Black	>=8.5<8.5.8
VMware Carbon Black	>=8.6<8.6.2
VMware Carbon Black	=8.0
VMware Carbon Black	=8.1

Remedy

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0012.html?

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Reference Links

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0012.html?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21998?
CVE-2021-21998 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21998?
To remediate CVE-2021-21998, upgrade VMware Carbon Black App Control to version 8.5.8 or later, or 8.6.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-21998?
CVE-2021-21998 affects VMware Carbon Black App Control versions 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 prior to 8.5.8, and 8.6 prior to 8.6.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21998?
CVE-2021-21998 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-21998 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21998 can be exploited remotely by malicious actors with network access to the VMware Carbon Black App Control management server.

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