CVE-2021-26988 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how CVE-2021-26988 impacts Clustered Data ONTAP prior to 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, and 9.8, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive information during conversion.
Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, and 9.8 are vulnerable to an information disclosure issue. Unauthorized tenant users could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data during the conversion process from 7-Mode directory to Cluster-mode.
Understanding CVE-2021-26988
This section dives into the key details of the CVE-2021-26988 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2021-26988?
CVE-2021-26988 affects Clustered Data ONTAP versions earlier than 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, and 9.8. It allows unauthorized tenant users to uncover details related to the conversion of a 7-Mode directory to Cluster-mode.
The Impact of CVE-2021-26988
The impact of this vulnerability lies in the potential leakage of critical information including Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) names, volume names, directory paths, and Job IDs during the conversion process.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-26988
Explore the technical aspects of the CVE-2021-26988 vulnerability below.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, and 9.8 allows unauthorized tenant users to access crucial information during the conversion process from 7-Mode directory to Cluster-mode.
Affected Systems and Versions
Clustered Data ONTAP versions earlier than 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, and 9.8 are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized tenant users can exploit the CVE-2021-26988 vulnerability to uncover sensitive information related to the conversion of a 7-Mode directory to Cluster-mode.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn about the measures to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2021-26988 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Immediately update Clustered Data ONTAP to versions 9.3P21, 9.5P16, 9.6P12, 9.7P8, or 9.8 to address this vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement strict access controls and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access to critical data.
Patching and Updates
Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by NetApp to ensure the security of your systems.