CVE-2021-28205

ASUS BMC's firmware: path traversal - Delete SOL video file function

Description

The specific function in ASUS BMC’s firmware Web management page (Delete SOL video file function) does not filter the specific parameter. As obtaining the administrator permission, remote attackers can use the means of path traversal to access system files.

Remediation

Solution:

  • update BMC's firmwares to the following versions: Z10PR-D16 1.16.1 ASMB8-iKVM 1.16.1 Z10PE-D16 WS 1.16.1

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory asus.com Vendor Advisory asus.com
Affected: ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PR-D16
Affected: ASUS BMC firmware for ASMB8-iKVM
Affected: ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PE-D16 WS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/ vendor advisory
https://www.asus.com/tw/support/callus/ vendor advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-4575-2e32d-1.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28205?
CVE-2021-28205 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28205?
To fix CVE-2021-28205: update BMC's firmwares to the following versions: Z10PR-D16 1.16.1 ASMB8-iKVM 1.16.1 Z10PE-D16 WS 1.16.1
Is CVE-2021-28205 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-28205 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-28205?
CVE-2021-28205 affects ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PR-D16, ASUS BMC firmware for ASMB8-iKVM, ASUS BMC firmware for Z10PE-D16 WS.
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