CVE-2021-28821: TIBCO Enterprise Message Service Windows Platform Installation vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2021
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Updated

The Windows Installation component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition contains a vulnerability that theoretically allows a low privileged attacker with local access on some versions of the Windows operating system to insert malicious software. The affected component can be abused to execute the malicious software inserted by the attacker with the elevated privileges of the component. This vulnerability results from a lack of access restrictions on certain files and/or folders in the installation. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Enterprise Message Service: versions 8.5.1 and below, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition: versions 8.5.1 and below.

Affected Software

4 affected components
TIBCO Enterprise Message Service<=8.5.1
TIBCO Enterprise Message Service<=8.5.1
TIBCO Enterprise Message Service<=8.5.1
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

TIBCO has released updated versions of the affected components which address these issues. TIBCO Enterprise Message Service versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Community Edition versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher TIBCO Enterprise Message Service - Developer Edition versions 8.5.1 and below update to version 8.6.0 or higher

Event History

Mar 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28821?

CVE-2021-28821 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28821?

To remediate CVE-2021-28821, it is recommended to upgrade TIBCO Enterprise Message Service to version 8.5.2 or later.

3

Which TIBCO products are affected by CVE-2021-28821?

CVE-2021-28821 affects TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, including the Community and Developer Editions, up to version 8.5.1.

4

Can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2021-28821?

Yes, CVE-2021-28821 could potentially be exploited by a low privileged attacker.

5

What specific component is vulnerable in CVE-2021-28821?

The vulnerability resides in the Windows Installation component of TIBCO software.

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