CVE-2021-40997: Critical severity aruba clearpass policy manager vulnerability
A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40997?
CVE-2021-40997 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40997?
To remediate CVE-2021-40997, upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.2, 6.9.7-HF1, or 6.8.9-HF1 or later.
Which versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-40997?
CVE-2021-40997 affects ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1.
Can CVE-2021-40997 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-40997 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass authentication.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-40997?
Yes, Aruba has released patches for CVE-2021-40997 in the updated versions of ClearPass Policy Manager.