CVE-2021-21589: Medium severity dell emc unity xt operating environment vulnerability
Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 do not exit on failed Initialization. A local authenticated Service user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21589?
CVE-2021-21589 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 that allows a local authenticated service user to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-21589?
CVE-2021-21589 has a severity value of 6.7, which is considered medium.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-21589?
The affected software for CVE-2021-21589 includes Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394.
How can a local authenticated service user exploit CVE-2021-21589?
A local authenticated service user can exploit CVE-2021-21589 to escalate privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21589?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-21589 on Dell's support website: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189204