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CVE-2021-22941: Citrix ShareFile Storage Zones Controller Security Update
Improper Access Control in Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller before 5.11.20 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely compromise the storage zones controller.
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Description of Problem
A security issue has been identified in Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller which, if exploited, would allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely compromise the storage zones controller.
The issue has been given the following identifier:
CVE-ID
Description
Type
Pre-requisites
CVE-2021-22941
Improper resource control allows unauthenticated remote compromise
CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Network access to the ShareFile storage zones controller
All currently supported versions of Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller before 5.11.20 are affected by this issue.
Customers using Citrix-managed storage zones in the cloud are not affected by this issue.
What Customers Should Do
This issue has been addressed in the following versions of Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller:
- ShareFile storage zones controller 5.11.20 and later versions
Citrix strongly recommends that customers upgrade to a fixed version as soon as possible.
The latest version of Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller is available from the following Citrix website location:
https://www.citrix.com/downloads/sharefile/
Acknowledgements
Citrix would like to thank Markus Wulftange of Code White GmbH for working with us to help protect Citrix customers.
What Citrix is Doing
Citrix is notifying customers and channel partners about this potential security issue through the publication of this security bulletin on the Citrix Knowledge Center at https://support.citrix.com/securitybulletins.
Obtaining Support on This Issue
If you require technical assistance with this issue, please contact Citrix Technical Support. Contact details for Citrix Technical Support are available at https://www.citrix.com/support/open-a-support-case.
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Reporting Security Vulnerabilities to Citrix
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Disclaimer
This document is provided on an “as is” basis and does not imply any kind of guarantee or warranty, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use. Your use of the information on the document is at your own risk. Citrix reserves the right to change or update this document at any time. Customers are therefore recommended to always view the latest version of this document directly from the Citrix Knowledge Center.
Changelog
Date
Change
2021-09-14
Initial Publication
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