CVE-2021-28847: High severity mobaxterm vulnerability
Published Jun 3, 2021
·Updated
MobaXterm before 21.0 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (Windows GUI hang) via tab title change requests that are sent repeatedly at high speed, which results in many SetWindowTextA or SetWindowTextW calls.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mobatek MobaXterm<21.0
Event History
Jun 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28847?
CVE-2021-28847 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28847?
To fix CVE-2021-28847, update MobaXterm to version 21.0 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2021-28847 facilitate?
CVE-2021-28847 facilitates a denial of service attack by causing the Windows GUI to hang.
4
Which versions of MobaXterm are affected by CVE-2021-28847?
MobaXterm versions before 21.0 are affected by CVE-2021-28847.
5
What behavior does the exploit for CVE-2021-28847 exhibit?
The exploit for CVE-2021-28847 exhibits behavior that involves sending rapid tab title change requests to the application.