SB2021082101 - Improper access control in Arista Metamako Operating System (MOS)
Published: August 21, 2021 Updated: May 17, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021082101
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28497)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can gain access to a bash shell and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.