CVE-2021-25653: Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jun 24, 2021
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Updated

A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities (AVPU) that may potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges. Affects 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.1 versions of AVPU.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform>=8.0.0.0<=8.1.3.1

Event History

Jun 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-25653.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'A privilege escalation vulnerability in Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25653?

The severity of CVE-2021-25653 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25653?

Versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.1 of Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities are affected by CVE-2021-25653.

5

How can a local user exploit CVE-2021-25653?

CVE-2021-25653 can potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges.

6

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-25653?

Please refer to the Avaya support document at [https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101076479](https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101076479) for information on available fixes.

7

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2021-25653?

The CWE ID for CVE-2021-25653 is 250.

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