HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-05-10

CVE-2021-25845

moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2021-25845)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-25845 impacting moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper validation of the ChassisID TLV in userdisk/vport_lldpd in Moxa Camera VPort 06EC-2V Series, version 1.1, allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference via a crafted lldp packet.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product moxa / vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware
Affected Versions 1.1
Weakness Enumeration CWE-476

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-25845 impacting moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-25845.yaml
id: cve-2021-25845

info:
  name: moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-25845 affecting moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware.
    Evaluation: Improper validation of the ChassisID TLV in userdisk/vport_lldpd in Moxa Camera VPort 06EC-2V Series, version 1.1, allows attackers to cause a denial ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-25845
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-25845
    cwe-id: CWE-476
  tags: cve,cve-2021-25845,moxa,vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-25845.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-25845
# Target: moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-25845 (moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware scope (1.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-25845.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-25845
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-25845 in moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update moxa vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-25845?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-25845?

CVE-2021-25845 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-25845
Weakness CWE-476
Vendor moxa
Product vport_06ec-2v26m_firmware
Published 2021-05-10
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H