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Amazon CVE-2021-30355

HIGH
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2021-09-01 cve@checkpoint.com
8.6
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.6 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Sep 01, 2021 - 19:15 nvd
HIGH 8.6

DescriptionNVD

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.

AnalysisAI

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root. Affected products include: Amazon Kindle Firmware. Version information: version 5.13.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.

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