CVE-2021-40148 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE-2021-40148 article provides details about an information disclosure vulnerability in Modem EMM.

Understanding CVE-2021-40148

This section will explain the vulnerability and its impact.

What is CVE-2021-40148?

CVE-2021-40148 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Modem EMM that arises due to missing data encryption. It can result in remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. Exploitation does not need user interaction.

The Impact of CVE-2021-40148

The vulnerability can lead to significant harm:

Remote information disclosure without user intervention

Technical Details of CVE-2021-40148

In this section, we delve into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Modem EMM allows for:

Information disclosure due to missing data encryption

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected: n/a
Versions: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited without requiring user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

This section provides guidance on addressing the CVE-2021-40148 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

To mitigate the risk:

Review and apply the provided patch (Patch ID: MOLY00716585; Issue ID: ALPS05886933)

Long-Term Security Practices

To enhance security:

Encrypt sensitive data to prevent information disclosure

Patching and Updates

Apply the available patch (Patch ID: MOLY00716585; Issue ID: ALPS05886933) to address the vulnerability.