7.8
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21503: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Mar 08 2021(Updated: )

PowerScale OneFS 8.1.2,8.2.2 and 9.1.0 contains an improper input sanitization issue in a command. The Compadmin user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to potential privileges escalation.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.2
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.2.2
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=9.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21503?

    CVE-2021-21503 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21503?

    To fix CVE-2021-21503, you should upgrade PowerScale OneFS to the latest patched version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-21503?

    CVE-2021-21503 affects users of PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.2, 8.2.2, and 9.1.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21503?

    CVE-2021-21503 is classified as an improper input sanitization vulnerability.

  • What could exploit CVE-2021-21503 lead to?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-21503 could potentially lead to privilege escalation for the Compadmin user.

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