CVE-2021-32957

MDT AutoSave Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Description

A function in MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06 is used to retrieve system information for a specific process, and this information collection executes multiple commands and summarizes the information into an XML. This function and subsequent process gives full path to the executable and is therefore vulnerable to binary hijacking.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Updated versions of MDT AutoSave and AutoSave for System Platform (A4SP) were developed to address these vulnerabilities as follows: MDT AutoSave 6.x version: Version 6.02.06 (Released January 2021) MDT AutoSave 7.x version: Version 7.05 (Released December 2020) A4SP 4.x version: Version 4.01 (Released June 2021) A4SP 5.x version: Version 5.01 (Released May 2021) For more information about these vulnerabilities, and to obtain and install the new versions, please contact MDT Software customer support.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: MDT Software MDT AutoSave
Affected: MDT Software MDT AutoSave
Affected: MDT Software AutoSave for System Platform (A4SP)
Affected: MDT Software A4SP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-189-02 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32957?
CVE-2021-32957 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32957?
To fix CVE-2021-32957: Updated versions of MDT AutoSave and AutoSave for System Platform (A4SP) were developed to address these vulnerabilities as follows: MDT AutoSave 6.x version: Version 6.02.06 (Released January 2021) MDT AutoSave 7.x version: Version 7.05 (Released December 2020) A4SP 4.x version: Version 4.01 (Released June 2021) A4SP 5.x version: Version 5.01 (Released May 2021) For more information about these vulnerabilities, and to obtain and install the new versions, please contact MDT Software customer support.
Is CVE-2021-32957 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-32957 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-32957?
CVE-2021-32957 affects MDT Software MDT AutoSave, MDT Software MDT AutoSave, MDT Software AutoSave for System Platform (A4SP), MDT Software A4SP.
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