CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21562

First published: Mon Aug 02 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS contains an untrusted search path vulnerability. This vulnerability allows a user with (ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH or ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE) and (ISI_PRIV_SYS_UPGRADE or ISI_PRIV_AUDIT) to provide an untrusted path which can lead to run resources that are not under the application’s direct control.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.2
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.3
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=9.0.0.0
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=9.1.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21562?

    CVE-2021-21562 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21562?

    To fix CVE-2021-21562, ensure that your Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS is updated to a patched version released by Dell.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-21562?

    CVE-2021-21562 affects users with privileges such as ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH or ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE and either ISI_PRIV_SYS_UPGRADE or ISI_PRIV_AUDIT on specific versions of Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS.

  • What versions of Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS are vulnerable to CVE-2021-21562?

    CVE-2021-21562 affects Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 9.0.0.0, and 9.1.0.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-21562 have?

    CVE-2021-21562 can allow an attacker with the necessary privileges to execute untrusted code, leading to potential unauthorized access or system compromise.

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