CVE-2021-31540: High severity wowza streaming engine vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2021
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Updated

Wowza Streaming Engine through 4.8.5 (in a default installation) has incorrect file permissions of configuration files in the conf/ directory. A regular local user is able to read and write to all the configuration files, e.g., modify the application server configuration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wowza Streaming Engine<=4.8.5

Event History

Apr 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-31540.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31540?

The severity of CVE-2021-31540 is high with a severity value of 7.1.

3

What is affected by CVE-2021-31540?

Wowza Streaming Engine versions up to and including 4.8.5 are affected by CVE-2021-31540.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-31540?

A regular local user is able to read and write to all the configuration files in the conf/ directory of Wowza Streaming Engine, allowing them to modify the application server configuration.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-31540?

Upgrade to a version of Wowza Streaming Engine that is not affected by CVE-2021-31540 or apply the necessary security patches or fixes provided by the vendor.

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