CVE-2021-2221 Other in Secure Global Desktop

Critical 9.6 Published 22 Apr 2021 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Oracle Secure Global Desktop via network access, requiring user interaction, leading to full system takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-2221?

CVE-2021-2221 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Secure Global Desktop, published on 22 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Global Desktop product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Client). The supported version that is affected is 5.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Secure Global Desktop. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Secure Global Desktop, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Secure Global Desktop.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Secure Global Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-2221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-2221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-2221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxp7-5p4f-x38p.