What is the severity of CVE-2021-36301?

CVE-2021-36301 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a stack buffer overflow that could allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36301?

To fix CVE-2021-36301, update the Dell iDRAC 8 firmware to version 2.80.80.80 or later and the Dell iDRAC 9 firmware to version 4.40.40.00 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-36301?

CVE-2021-36301 affects authenticated users of Dell iDRAC8 and iDRAC9 firmware versions prior to the specified updates.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36301?

CVE-2021-36301 can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers to gain control over process execution on the affected systems.

Is CVE-2021-36301 actively being exploited?

As of the latest information, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2021-36301, but it remains a critical vulnerability that should be addressed promptly.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36301

high

7.2

CWE

787 121 119

23/11/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-36301: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 23 2021(Updated: )

Dell iDRAC 9 prior to version 4.40.40.00 and iDRAC 8 prior to version 2.80.80.80 contain a Stack Buffer Overflow in Racadm. An authenticated remote attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to control process execution and gain access to the underlying operating system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell iDRAC8	<2.80.80.80
Dell iDRAC9 Firmware	<4.40.40.00

Remedy

https://support.emc.com/kb/000191229

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Reference Links

https://support.emc.com/kb/000191229

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36301?
CVE-2021-36301 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a stack buffer overflow that could allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36301?
To fix CVE-2021-36301, update the Dell iDRAC 8 firmware to version 2.80.80.80 or later and the Dell iDRAC 9 firmware to version 4.40.40.00 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-36301?
CVE-2021-36301 affects authenticated users of Dell iDRAC8 and iDRAC9 firmware versions prior to the specified updates.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36301?
CVE-2021-36301 can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers to gain control over process execution on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2021-36301 actively being exploited?
As of the latest information, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2021-36301, but it remains a critical vulnerability that should be addressed promptly.

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