CVE-2021-43044: Critical severity unitrends backup vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance before 10.5.5. The SNMP daemon was configured with a weak default community.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kaseya Unitrends Backup>=10.0<10.5.5

Event History

Dec 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43044?

CVE-2021-43044 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the weak default community configuration in the SNMP daemon.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-43044?

To resolve CVE-2021-43044, update the Kaseya Unitrends Backup Appliance to version 10.5.5 or later and configure a strong SNMP community string.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-43044 have on my system?

CVE-2021-43044 can lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of network configurations due to the SNMP daemon's weak default settings.

4

Which versions of Kaseya Unitrends Backup are affected by CVE-2021-43044?

CVE-2021-43044 affects all versions of Kaseya Unitrends Backup prior to 10.5.5.

5

Is it necessary to address CVE-2021-43044 immediately?

Yes, it is important to address CVE-2021-43044 immediately to prevent potential exploitation and protect your network integrity.

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