CVE-2021-21590: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jul 12 2021(Updated: )
Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment | <5.1.0.0.5.394 | |
| Dell Emc Unity Xt Operating Environment | <5.1.0.0.5.394 | |
| Dell Emc Unityvsa Operating Environment | <5.1.0.0.5.394 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell EMC Unity vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-21590.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21590?
The severity of CVE-2021-21590 is medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21590?
Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 are affected.
What is the impact of exploiting this vulnerability?
A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
How can I fix CVE-2021-21590?
Update Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA to version 5.1.0.0.5.394 or later to fix the vulnerability.
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