What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-20208?

CVE-2021-20208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-20208?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-20208. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Cifs Utils CVE-2021-20208

MEDIUM

Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)

2021-04-19 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Cifs Utils Enterprise Linux Fedora

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 19, 2021 - 22:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in cifs-utils in versions before 6.13. A user when mounting a krb5 CIFS file system from within a container can use Kerberos credentials of the host. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in cifs-utils in versions before 6.13. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-266. A flaw was found in cifs-utils in versions before 6.13. A user when mounting a krb5 CIFS file system from within a container can use Kerberos credentials of the host. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity. Affected products include: Samba Cifs-Utils, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora. Version information: before 6.13..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.