CVE-2021-41376 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability was published on 2021-11-09, affecting Microsoft's Azure Sphere platform version 20.00.

Understanding CVE-2021-41376

This CVE identifies an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Azure Sphere, with a base severity of LOW.

What is CVE-2021-41376?

The Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability exposes sensitive information, potentially allowing unauthorized access to data.

The Impact of CVE-2021-41376

This vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored on Azure Sphere, posing a risk to data confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-41376

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to access confidential information on affected Azure Sphere devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Azure Sphere
Affected Version: 20.00 (less than 22.07)
Platform: Unknown

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the affected version of Azure Sphere could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems and data with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Azure Sphere to a non-affected version.
Restrict network access to vulnerable devices.
Monitor and log network traffic for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement stringent access controls for Azure Sphere devices.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on data security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay vigilant for security advisories from Microsoft and promptly apply patches to secure Azure Sphere devices.