CVE-2021-21547
First published: Mon Apr 19 2021(Updated: )
Dell EMC Unity, UnityVSA, and Unity XT versions prior to 5.0.7.0.5.008 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability when the Dell Upgrade Readiness Utility is run on the system. The credentials of the Unisphere Administrator are stored in plain text. A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Unity Operating Environment | <5.0.7.0.5.008 | |
| Dell Unity Xt Operating Environment | <5.0.7.0.5.008 | |
| Dell Unityvsa Operating Environment | <5.0.7.0.5.008 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-21547.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21547?
The severity of CVE-2021-21547 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21547?
Dell EMC Unity, UnityVSA, and Unity XT versions prior to 5.0.7.0.5.008 are affected by CVE-2021-21547.
How can the plain-text password storage vulnerability be exploited?
A local malicious user with high privilege can exploit the plain-text password storage vulnerability.
How can the CVE-2021-21547 vulnerability be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-21547, update Dell EMC Unity, UnityVSA, and Unity XT to version 5.0.7.0.5.008 or higher.
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