CVE-2021-21563: Medium severity dell emc isilon onefs vulnerability
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.2-9.1.0.x contain an Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in its auditing component.This can lead to an authenticated user with low-privileges to trigger a denial of service event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21563?
CVE-2021-21563 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2021-21563 affect Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS?
CVE-2021-21563 affects Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS by allowing authenticated users with low privileges to cause a denial of service due to improper condition checks in the auditing component.
What versions of OneFS are affected by CVE-2021-21563?
CVE-2021-21563 affects Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.2 through 9.1.0.x.
How can the impact of CVE-2021-21563 be mitigated?
Mitigation of CVE-2021-21563 can involve updating to a patched version of Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS that addresses the denial of service issue.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-21563?
Yes, patches are available for CVE-2021-21563 and users should upgrade to the latest recommended version of OneFS.