CVE-2021-32945
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn attacker could decipher the encryption and gain access to MDT AutoSave versions prior to v6.02.06.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceMDT AutoSave contains a cryptographic vulnerability allowing an attacker to decipher encryption mechanisms, enabling unauthorized access to the application or its data. The flaw affects versions prior to v6.02.06, suggesting weak or broken encryption implementation.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 6.02.06>= 7.00, <= 7.04< 4.01= 5.00CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify MDT AutoSave installationLocate and open MDT AutoSave, then access the application's About or Help section to view the installed version number. Alternatively, check the installation directory for version information files or check Windows Programs and Features.Affected if The version shown is less than 6.02.06, or is between 7.00 and 7.04 inclusive
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Check if System Platform variant is installedDetermine if the installed product is 'MDT AutoSave for System Platform' rather than the standard MDT AutoSave. This can be verified through the application name in Programs and Features or within the application's About dialog.Affected if The product is 'MDT AutoSave for System Platform' and the version is below 4.01 or equals 5.00
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Verify encryption feature is in useReview the application configuration or settings to confirm whether encryption functionality is enabled or configured. Check for any encrypted data stores, backup files, or security-related settings within the MDT AutoSave interface.Affected if Encryption is enabled or configured, making the cryptographic flaw exploitable in the current environment
The environment is affected if MDT AutoSave (or MDT AutoSave for System Platform) is installed with a version that falls within the affected ranges: below 6.02.06, or between 7.00-7.04 for the base product, or below 4.01 or equal to 5.00 for the System Platform variant, and encryption features are in use.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped4.016.02.06
Upgrade MDT AutoSave to version 6.02.06 or later to obtain the patched encryption implementation.
Autosave: v6.02.06 or later; Autosave For System Platform: v4.01 or later
- Identify which MDT AutoSave product is installed (Autosave or Autosave For System Platform)
- For Autosave users: Upgrade to version 6.02.06 or later (ensure version is not in the 7.00-7.04 range which also has this vulnerability)
- For Autosave For System Platform users: Upgrade to version 4.01 or later
- After upgrade, verify the encryption mechanism has been strengthened by reviewing system documentation or release notes
- Test that critical functionality remains operational post-upgrade
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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