CVE-2021-3198: Ivanti MobileIron Core clish Restricted Shell Escape via OS Command Injection

Published Jul 22, 2021
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Updated

By abusing the 'install rpm url' command, an attacker can escape the restricted clish shell on affected versions of Ivanti MobileIron Core. This issue was fixed in version 11.1.0.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ivanti MobileIron<=10.7.0.1-9
Ivanti MobileIron>=11.0.0.0<11.1.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ivanti MobileIron Core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.1.0.0

Event History

Jul 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3198?

CVE-2021-3198 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-3198?

To fix CVE-2021-3198, upgrade to Ivanti MobileIron Core version 11.1.0.0 or later.

3

What versions of Ivanti MobileIron are affected by CVE-2021-3198?

CVE-2021-3198 affects Ivanti MobileIron versions up to 10.7.0.1-9 and from 11.0.0.0 up to 11.1.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2021-3198 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-3198 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the restricted clish shell.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-3198?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-3198 may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access and perform actions with elevated privileges.

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