Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-45417
AIDE before 0.17.4 allows local users to obtain root privileges via crafted file metadata (such as XFS extended attributes or tmpfs ACLs), because of a heap-based buffer overflow.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory Corruption
Products affected by CVE-2021-45417
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:ovirt-node:4.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:21.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:21.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment Project » Advanced Intrusion Detection EnvironmentVersions from including (>=) 0.13 and up to, including, (<=) 0.17.3cpe:2.3:a:advanced_intrusion_detection_environment_project:advanced_intrusion_detection_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2021-45417
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
53
IPs affected by CVE-2021-45417 747,251
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-45417
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 8 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-45417
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-45417
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-45417
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-07
AIDE: Root Privilege Escalation (GLSA 202311-07) — Gentoo security
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3
oss-security - CVE-2021-45417 - aide (>= 0.13 <= 0.17.3): heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in base64 functionsExploit;Mailing List;Mitigation;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00024.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2894-1] aide security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5051
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5051-1 aideThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/20/3
oss-security - CVE-2021-45417 - aide (>= 0.13 <= 0.17.3): heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in base64 functionsExploit;Mailing List;Mitigation;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ipi.fi/pipermail/aide/2022-January/001713.html
[Aide] CVE-2021-45417 - aide (>= 0.13 <= 0.17.3): heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in base64 functionsExploit;Mailing List;Mitigation;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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