CVE-2021-22505: Critical severity micro focus operations agent vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

Escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus Operations Agent, affects versions 12.0x, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14 and 12.15. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate privileges and execute code under the account of the Operations Agent.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.0
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.01
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.02
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.03
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.04
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.05
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.06
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.10
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.11
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.12
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.14
Microfocus Operations Agent=12.15

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22505?

CVE-2021-22505 is an escalation of privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus Operations Agent that affects versions 12.0x, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14, and 12.15.

2

How does CVE-2021-22505 impact my system?

CVE-2021-22505 can be exploited to escalate privileges and execute code under the account of the Operations Agent.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22505?

CVE-2021-22505 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

Which versions of Micro Focus Operations Agent are affected by CVE-2021-22505?

CVE-2021-22505 affects versions 12.0x, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.14, and 12.15 of Micro Focus Operations Agent.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-22505?

To fix CVE-2021-22505, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Micro Focus for affected versions of Operations Agent.

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