CVE-2021-36280: High severity Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.2.x contain an incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability. This could allow a user with ISIPRIVLOGINSSH or ISIPRIVLOGINCONSOLE to access privileged information about the cluster.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS>=9.0.0.0<=9.2.1
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS=8.2.2

Event History

Aug 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36280?

CVE-2021-36280 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for misuse of incorrect permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36280?

To fix CVE-2021-36280, update your Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS to a version that is not vulnerable, such as versions 9.2.1 or later.

3

What types of access does CVE-2021-36280 affect?

CVE-2021-36280 affects users with ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_SSH or ISI_PRIV_LOGIN_CONSOLE access and allows unauthorized access to privileged information.

4

Which versions of Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS are affected by CVE-2021-36280?

CVE-2021-36280 affects Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x through 9.2.x up to version 9.2.1.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-36280?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-36280; the recommended solution is to upgrade to a secure version.

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