Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27004

First published: Mon Nov 01 2021(Updated: )

System Manager 9.x versions 9.7 and higher prior to 9.7P16, 9.8P7 and 9.9.1P2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a local attacker to discover plaintext iSCSI CHAP credentials.

Credit: security-alert@netapp.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetApp OnCommand System Manager>=9.0<9.7
NetApp OnCommand System Manager=9.7
NetApp OnCommand System Manager=9.8
NetApp OnCommand System Manager=9.9.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27004?

    CVE-2021-27004 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local attackers to access sensitive plaintext iSCSI CHAP credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-27004?

    To fix CVE-2021-27004, upgrade to System Manager versions 9.7P16, 9.8P7, or 9.9.1P2 or later.

  • What versions of NetApp System Manager are affected by CVE-2021-27004?

    Versions 9.7 and above prior to 9.7P16, 9.8P7, and 9.9.1P2 of NetApp System Manager are affected by CVE-2021-27004.

  • Can CVE-2021-27004 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2021-27004 can only be exploited by local attackers with access to the affected system.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-27004?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2021-27004 include unauthorized access to iSCSI CHAP credentials, which could lead to further exploitation of network storage systems.

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