What is the severity of CVE-2021-30642?

CVE-2021-30642 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

Which versions of Symantec Security Analytics are affected by CVE-2021-30642?

Symantec Security Analytics versions 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1 prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, and 8.2 prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2 are affected by CVE-2021-30642.

How can I fix CVE-2021-30642 in Symantec Security Analytics?

To fix CVE-2021-30642 in Symantec Security Analytics, update to version 7.2.7, 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2.1-NSR2, or 8.2.2 or later.

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CVE-2021-30642

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3/8/2024

CVE-2021-30642: OS Command Injection

Q: What is CVE-2021-30642?

CVE-2021-30642 is an input validation flaw in the Symantec Security Analytics web UI 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1 prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2 prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2.

Q: How does CVE-2021-30642 affect Symantec Security Analytics?

CVE-2021-30642 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the target with elevated privileges in Symantec Security Analytics prior to the specified versions.

First published: Tue Apr 27 2021(Updated: )

An input validation flaw in the Symantec Security Analytics web UI 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1, prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2, prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the target with elevated privileges.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Security Analytics	>=7.2<7.2.7
Symantec Security Analytics	>=8.1<8.1.3-nsr3
Symantec Security Analytics	>=8.2<8.2.2

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Reference Links

https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/content/security-advisories/0/SYMSA17969

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30642?
CVE-2021-30642 is an input validation flaw in the Symantec Security Analytics web UI 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1 prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2 prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30642?
CVE-2021-30642 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
How does CVE-2021-30642 affect Symantec Security Analytics?
CVE-2021-30642 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the target with elevated privileges in Symantec Security Analytics prior to the specified versions.
Which versions of Symantec Security Analytics are affected by CVE-2021-30642?
Symantec Security Analytics versions 7.2 prior 7.2.7, 8.1 prior to 8.1.3-NSR3, and 8.2 prior to 8.2.1-NSR2 or 8.2.2 are affected by CVE-2021-30642.
How can I fix CVE-2021-30642 in Symantec Security Analytics?
To fix CVE-2021-30642 in Symantec Security Analytics, update to version 7.2.7, 8.1.3-NSR3, 8.2.1-NSR2, or 8.2.2 or later.

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