CVE-2021-21529: Medium severity dell update vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2021
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Updated

Dell System Update (DSU) 1.9 and earlier versions contain a denial of service vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to run out of memory by running multiple instances of the vulnerable application.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell System Update<1.9

Event History

Apr 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21529?

CVE-2021-21529 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21529?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21529, update the Dell System Update application to version 1.9 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21529?

Local authenticated users with low privileges on systems running Dell System Update versions 1.9 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-21529.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21529?

CVE-2021-21529 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-21529?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-21529 can potentially cause the affected system to run out of memory, leading to service disruption.

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