CVE-2021-21538: Critical severity Dell Idrac9 Firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Idrac9 Firmware>=4.40.00.00<4.40.10.00

Event History

Jul 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell EMC iDRAC9 vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Dell EMC iDRAC9 vulnerability is CVE-2021-21538.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-21538?

CVE-2021-21538 has a severity level of critical.

3

What does the CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability affect?

The CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability affects Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00.

4

What is the risk of the CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability?

The CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to the virtual console by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-21538 vulnerability, update to Dell EMC iDRAC9 version 4.40.10.00 or later.

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