CVE-2021-22509 Handling of sensitive data in process memory in NetIQ Advance Authentication
Attackers can access sensitive data stored in process memory, leading to information disclosure in NetIQ Advance Authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-22509?
CVE-2021-22509 is a high-severity vulnerability in OpenText NetIQ Advance Authentication, published on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability identified in storing and reusing information in Advance Authentication. This issue can lead to leakage of sensitive data to unauthorized user. The issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication before 6.3.5.1
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-22509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in OpenText NetIQ Advance Authentication
- CVE-2023-24468 Missing authorization in NetIQ Advanced Authentication
- CVE-2021-38121 Weak communication protocol identified in Advance Authentication client application
- CVE-2021-22530 Improper account management vulnerability in NetIQ Advance Authentication
- CVE-2021-22529 Sensitive Data Exposure leaks potential information in NetIQ Advance Authentication
- CVE-2022-38753 Auth bypass in NetIQ Advanced Authentication
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc3j-m753-j4hj.