MEDIUM
CVE-2021-38398
CWE-1329Published: October 4, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The affected device uses off-the-shelf software components that contain unpatched vulnerabilities. A malicious attacker with physical access to the affected device could exploit these vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-38398 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
bostonscientific4 product(s)
zoom latitude programming system model 3120 firmwarezoom latitude programming system model 3120zoom latitude pogrammer\/recorder\/monitor 3120 firmwarezoom latitude pogrammer\/recorder\/monitor 3120
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-273-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-273-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-38398
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-1329
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 4, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-1329)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-38398 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.