CVE-2021-27183: High severity mdaemon vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in MDaemon before 20.0.4. Administrators can use Remote Administration to exploit an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability. An attacker is able to create new files in any location of the filesystem, or he may be able to modify existing files. This vulnerability may directly lead to Remote Code Execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Altn Mdaemon<20.0.4

Event History

Apr 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27183?

CVE-2021-27183 is an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability discovered in MDaemon before version 20.0.4.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-27183?

The severity level of CVE-2021-27183 is high with a score of 7.2.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-27183?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-27183 by using Remote Administration in MDaemon to create or modify files in any location of the filesystem.

4

Which version of MDaemon is affected by CVE-2021-27183?

MDaemon versions prior to 20.0.4 are affected by CVE-2021-27183.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-27183?

Yes, upgrading to MDaemon version 20.0.4 or later will fix CVE-2021-27183.

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