CVE-2021-21601: High severity dell data protection | encryption vulnerability
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.
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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.