What is CVE-2021-21591?

CVE-2021-21591 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 that allows a local malicious user with high privileges to access the system with the compromised user's privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21591?

The severity of CVE-2021-21591 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

How does CVE-2021-21591 affect Dell EMC Unity?

CVE-2021-21591 affects Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 by exposing plain-text passwords and allowing local malicious users to gain unauthorized access.

How can I fix CVE-2021-21591?

To fix CVE-2021-21591, it is recommended to update Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA to version 5.1.0.0.5.394 or later, which resolves the plain-text password storage vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21591?

More information about CVE-2021-21591 can be found on the Dell support knowledge base at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189204.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21591

medium

6.7

CWE

522 200

12/7/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-21591: 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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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189204

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21591?
CVE-2021-21591 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 that allows a local malicious user with high privileges to access the system with the compromised user's privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21591?
The severity of CVE-2021-21591 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How does CVE-2021-21591 affect Dell EMC Unity?
CVE-2021-21591 affects Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.1.0.0.5.394 by exposing plain-text passwords and allowing local malicious users to gain unauthorized access.
How can I fix CVE-2021-21591?
To fix CVE-2021-21591, it is recommended to update Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA to version 5.1.0.0.5.394 or later, which resolves the plain-text password storage vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21591?
More information about CVE-2021-21591 can be found on the Dell support knowledge base at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189204.

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