SB2021042712 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Wowza Streaming Engine

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31539)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the storage of user credentials in plain-text in the conf/admin.password file. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31540)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect file permissions of configuration files in the conf/ directory. A local user can read and write to all the configuration files.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://www.gruppotim.it/redteam
• https://www.wowza.com/products/streaming-engine