What is CVE-2021-21552?

CVE-2021-21552 is a vulnerability found in Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier, which allows a local authenticated malicious user to bypass restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21552?

The severity of CVE-2021-21552 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can CVE-2021-21552 be exploited?

CVE-2021-21552 can be exploited by a local authenticated malicious user with low privileges to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions.

Is Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client affected by CVE-2021-21552?

No, Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client is not affected by CVE-2021-21552.

Is there a security update available for CVE-2021-21552?

Yes, Dell has released a security update for CVE-2021-21552. Please refer to the following link for more information: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000186134/dsa-2021-096-dell-wyse-windows-embedded-system-security-update-for-an-improper-authorization-vulnerability

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21552

high

8.8

CWE

863

21/5/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-21552

First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )

Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions on the affected system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	<=2019
Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client
Dell Wyse 5470 All-in-one Thin Client
Dell Wyse 5470 Thin Client

Remedy

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000186134/dsa-2021-096-dell-wyse-windows-embedded-system-security-update-for-an-improper-authorization-vulnerability

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000186134/dsa-2021-096-dell-wyse-windows-embedded-system-security-update-for-an-improper-authorization-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21552?
CVE-2021-21552 is a vulnerability found in Dell Wyse Windows Embedded System versions WIE10 LTSC 2019 and earlier, which allows a local authenticated malicious user to bypass restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21552?
The severity of CVE-2021-21552 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can CVE-2021-21552 be exploited?
CVE-2021-21552 can be exploited by a local authenticated malicious user with low privileges to bypass the restricted environment and perform unauthorized actions.
Is Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client affected by CVE-2021-21552?
No, Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client is not affected by CVE-2021-21552.
Is there a security update available for CVE-2021-21552?
Yes, Dell has released a security update for CVE-2021-21552. Please refer to the following link for more information: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000186134/dsa-2021-096-dell-wyse-windows-embedded-system-security-update-for-an-improper-authorization-vulnerability

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