What is CVE-2021-22497?

CVE-2021-22497 is a vulnerability in Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4 that could lead to broken authentication due to improper session management.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-22497?

Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4, including version 6.3, 6.3-sp1, 6.3-sp2, and 6.3-sp3, are affected by CVE-2021-22497.

How severe is CVE-2021-22497?

CVE-2021-22497 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2021-22497?

To fix CVE-2021-22497, you should update to Advanced Authentication version 6.3 SP4 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22497?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22497 in the release notes of Advanced Authentication version 6.3 SP4.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-22497

high

7.2

CWE

287

2/4/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-22497: Advanced Authentication Improper Session Management

First published: Fri Apr 02 2021(Updated: )

Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4 have a potential broken authentication due to improper session management issue.

Credit: security@microfocus.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	<6.3
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	=6.3
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	=6.3-sp1
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	=6.3-sp2
Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication	=6.3-sp3

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Reference Links

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-63/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-634/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-634.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22497?
CVE-2021-22497 is a vulnerability in Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4 that could lead to broken authentication due to improper session management.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-22497?
Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4, including version 6.3, 6.3-sp1, 6.3-sp2, and 6.3-sp3, are affected by CVE-2021-22497.
How severe is CVE-2021-22497?
CVE-2021-22497 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2021-22497?
To fix CVE-2021-22497, you should update to Advanced Authentication version 6.3 SP4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22497?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-22497 in the release notes of Advanced Authentication version 6.3 SP4.

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