What is the severity of CVE-2021-36277?

CVE-2021-36277 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution by a local authenticated attacker.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36277?

To fix CVE-2021-36277, update affected software to the latest versions above 4.3 for Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-36277?

CVE-2021-36277 affects users of Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.3.

What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2021-36277?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36277 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with local access.

Is CVE-2021-36277 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2021-36277 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the system for exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36277

high

7.8

CWE

347

9/8/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-36277

First published: Mon Aug 09 2021(Updated: )

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on the system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell Alienware Command Center	<5.4.35.0
Dell Command \| Update	<4.3.0
Dell Update / Alienware Update	<4.3.0

Remedy

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000190110

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000190110

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36277?
CVE-2021-36277 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution by a local authenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36277?
To fix CVE-2021-36277, update affected software to the latest versions above 4.3 for Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-36277?
CVE-2021-36277 affects users of Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.3.
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2021-36277?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36277 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with local access.
Is CVE-2021-36277 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2021-36277 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the system for exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36277?
CVE-2021-36277 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution by a local authenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36277?
To fix CVE-2021-36277, update affected software to the latest versions above 4.3 for Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-36277?
CVE-2021-36277 affects users of Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.3.
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2021-36277?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36277 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with local access.
Is CVE-2021-36277 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2021-36277 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the system for exploitation.