CVE-2021-31989 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2021-31989 impacting Axis Device Manager, allowing extraction of memory dumps containing potentially sensitive credentials. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
A user with permission to log on to the machine hosting the AXIS Device Manager client could under certain conditions extract a memory dump from the built-in Windows Task Manager application. The memory dump may potentially contain credentials of connected Axis devices.
Understanding CVE-2021-31989
This CVE-2021-31989 vulnerability impacts Axis Device Manager, allowing a user to extract a memory dump potentially containing connected Axis devices' credentials.
What is CVE-2021-31989?
CVE-2021-31989 involves extracting a memory dump from the built-in Windows Task Manager by an authorized user, putting connected Axis devices' credentials at risk.
The Impact of CVE-2021-31989
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to Axis devices' credentials, posing a security risk to the network and potentially allowing malicious actors to compromise sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-31989
The vulnerability arises from plaintext storage of credentials in RAM memory, enabling the unauthorized extraction of memory dumps containing sensitive information.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows an authorized user to retrieve memory dumps from the Windows Task Manager, potentially exposing Axis device credentials.
Affected Systems and Versions
Axis Device Manager versions starting from 5.00.010 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability enables a user with permission to access the AXIS Device Manager client to extract memory dumps from the Windows Task Manager, risking the exposure of Axis device credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2021-31989, immediate and long-term security measures are essential to protect systems and data.
Immediate Steps to Take
Implement access controls, monitor system activity for unusual behavior, and restrict unauthorized access to the AXIS Device Manager to prevent memory dump extraction.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update Axis Device Manager to the latest version, conduct security audits, and educate users on best security practices to mitigate future vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Install patches and updates provided by Axis to address the CVE-2021-31989 vulnerability and enhance the security of Axis Device Manager.