CVE-2021-41021
First published: Wed Dec 08 2021(Updated: )
A privilege escalation vulnerability in FortiNAC versions 8.8.8 and below and 9.1.2 and below may allow an admin user to escalate the privileges to root via the sudo command.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.6 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =8.8.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =9.1.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =9.1.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiNAC | =9.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41021?
CVE-2021-41021 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41021?
To fix CVE-2021-41021, update FortiNAC to version 8.8.9 or 9.1.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2021-41021?
CVE-2021-41021 affects FortiNAC versions 8.8.8 and below, and 9.1.2 and below.
Can an admin user exploit CVE-2021-41021?
Yes, an admin user can exploit CVE-2021-41021 to escalate privileges to root.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-41021?
The impact of CVE-2021-41021 could allow unauthorized access and control over the system by escalating privileges.
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