CVE-2021-43882: Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT Improper Certificate Validation Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT console and sensor appliances. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the password reset mechanism. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a certificate chain. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ZDI

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Defender for IoT<10.5.3
Microsoft Defender for IoT
Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT

Event History

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:31 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43882?

CVE-2021-43882 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-43882?

CVE-2021-43882 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

How does CVE-2021-43882 impact Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT?

CVE-2021-43882 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT console and sensor appliances.

4

What is the affected software by CVE-2021-43882?

The affected software by CVE-2021-43882 includes Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT, Microsoft Defender for IoT, and Microsoft Defender for IoT console and sensor appliances.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-43882?

To fix CVE-2021-43882, update to version 10.5.3 or later of Microsoft Defender for IoT or follow the instructions provided by Microsoft to update the software version of Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT console and sensor appliances.

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