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CVE-2021-22894: Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite Buffer Overflow

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 3 Nov 2021
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8
EPSS41%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Pulse Connect Secure Fixed version 9.1R11See the advisory

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What it is

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 3 Nov 2021.

Sources

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