8.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-36281

First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.2.x contain an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability. A low privileged authenticated user can potentially exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS>=9.0.0.0<=9.2.1
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-36281?

    CVE-2021-36281 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I mitigate CVE-2021-36281?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-36281, update Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically above 9.2.1 or any patched version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-36281?

    CVE-2021-36281 affects authenticated users of Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x to 9.2.x.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36281?

    CVE-2021-36281 is an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.

  • Can CVE-2021-36281 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2021-36281 requires the attacker to be an authenticated user, hence it is not a remote exploit.

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