What is CVE-2021-21601?

CVE-2021-21601 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Data Protection Search and IDPA that can lead to the disclosure of user credentials by exploiting an information exposure in log files.

How severe is CVE-2021-21601?

CVE-2021-21601 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21601?

Dell EMC Data Protection Search versions up to 19.4 and IDPA versions up to 2.6.1 are affected by CVE-2021-21601.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21601?

A local low privileged attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2021-21601 to disclose certain user credentials by exploiting an information exposure in log files.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-21601?

To fix CVE-2021-21601, it is recommended to update Dell EMC Data Protection Search to version 19.5 or higher, and IDPA to version 2.7 or higher.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21601

high

8.8

CWE

532

10/8/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-21601

First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC Data Protection Search, 19.4 and prior, and IDPA, 2.6.1 and prior, contain an Information Exposure in Log File Vulnerability in CIS. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with the privileges of the compromised account.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell EMC Data Protection Search	<19.5
Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance	<2.7

Remedy

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189555

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21601?
CVE-2021-21601 is a vulnerability in Dell EMC Data Protection Search and IDPA that can lead to the disclosure of user credentials by exploiting an information exposure in log files.
How severe is CVE-2021-21601?
CVE-2021-21601 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21601?
Dell EMC Data Protection Search versions up to 19.4 and IDPA versions up to 2.6.1 are affected by CVE-2021-21601.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21601?
A local low privileged attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2021-21601 to disclose certain user credentials by exploiting an information exposure in log files.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-21601?
To fix CVE-2021-21601, it is recommended to update Dell EMC Data Protection Search to version 19.5 or higher, and IDPA to version 2.7 or higher.

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