CVE-2021-38389

Advantech WebAccess

Description

Advantech WebAccess versions 9.02 and prior are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Advantech has released Version 9.1.1 to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Advantech WebAccess
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-285-02 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38389?
CVE-2021-38389 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38389?
To fix CVE-2021-38389: Advantech has released Version 9.1.1 to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Is CVE-2021-38389 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-38389 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2021-38389?
CVE-2021-38389 affects Advantech WebAccess.
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