CVE-2021-21551: Dell dbutil Driver Insufficient Access Control Vulnerability
Dell dbutil driver contains an insufficient access control vulnerability which may lead to escalation of privileges, denial-of-service (DoS), or information disclosure.
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Dell dbutil23.sys driver contains an insufficient access control vulnerability which may lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure. Local authenticated user access is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21551?
CVE-2021-21551 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to escalation of privileges, denial-of-service, or information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21551?
To fix CVE-2021-21551, update the Dell dbutil driver to a version that has addressed the insufficient access control vulnerability.
What kind of systems are affected by CVE-2021-21551?
CVE-2021-21551 affects various Dell products using the dbutil 2.3 driver including desktops, laptops, and workstations.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-21551?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-21551 include unauthorized access, system crashes, and exposure of sensitive data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-21551?
Currently, the recommended best practice is to update the affected driver rather than rely on a workaround.