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CVE-2021-22908

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 69.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-05-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. It affects Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 69.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2021-22908
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
69.38%
Windows

Original NVD Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.

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