What is the severity of CVE-2021-21505?

CVE-2021-21505 has a moderate severity level due to the possibility of remote unauthenticated access to the iDRAC interface.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21505?

To fix CVE-2021-21505, change the default iDRAC credentials to strong, unique passwords.

Can CVE-2021-21505 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21505 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who knows the default iDRAC credentials.

What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2021-21505?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-21505 could gain root privileges on the affected Dell EMC Integrated System.

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CVE-2021-21505

critical

CWE

1188 255

6/5/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-21505

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2021-21505?

CVE-2021-21505 affects users of Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub versions 1906 through 2011.

First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub, versions 1906 – 2011, contain an undocumented default iDRAC account. A remote unauthenticated attacker, with the knowledge of the default credentials, could potentially exploit this to log in to the system to gain root privileges.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Firmware	>=1906<=2011
Microsoft Azure Stack Hub

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000186008/dsa-2021-020-dell-emc-integrated-system-for-microsoft-azure-stack-hub-security-update-for-an-idrac-undocumented-account-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21505?
CVE-2021-21505 has a moderate severity level due to the possibility of remote unauthenticated access to the iDRAC interface.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21505?
To fix CVE-2021-21505, change the default iDRAC credentials to strong, unique passwords.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-21505?
CVE-2021-21505 affects users of Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub versions 1906 through 2011.
Can CVE-2021-21505 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21505 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who knows the default iDRAC credentials.
What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2021-21505?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-21505 could gain root privileges on the affected Dell EMC Integrated System.

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