CVE-2021-28498: High severity Arista Metamako Operating System vulnerability
In Arista's MOS (Metamako Operating System) software which is supported on the 7130 product line, user enable passwords set in clear text could result in unprivileged users getting complete access to the systems. This issue affects: Arista Metamako Operating System MOS-0.13 and post releases in the MOS-0.1x train MOS-0.26.6 and prior releases in the MOS-0.2x train MOS-0.31.1 and prior releases in the MOS-0.3x train
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What is CVE-2021-28498?
CVE-2021-28498 is a vulnerability in Arista's MOS (Metamako Operating System) software, which could allow unprivileged users to gain complete access to the systems if user enable passwords are set in clear text.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28498?
CVE-2021-28498 affects Arista Metamako Operating System MOS-0.13 and post releases in version ranges 0.10.0 to 0.13.0, 0.26.0 to 0.26.7, and 0.31.0 to 0.32.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28498?
CVE-2021-28498 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can unprivileged users gain complete access to the systems due to CVE-2021-28498?
Unprivileged users can gain complete access to the systems if user enable passwords are set in clear text in Arista's MOS software.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28498?
To fix CVE-2021-28498, ensure user enable passwords are not set in clear text in Arista's MOS software.