CVE-2021-21522
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains a Credentials Management issue. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information on an NVMe storage by resetting the BIOS password on the system via the Manageability Interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS contains a Credentials Management issue. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information on an NVMe storage by resetting the BIOS password on the system via the Manageability Interface.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Latitude 5285 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 5289 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.23.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 5310 2-In-1 Firmware | 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 5290 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.16.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7210 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet Firmware | < 1.33.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet Firmware | 1.33.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7280 Firmware | < 1.21.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7280 Firmware | 1.21.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7290 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7290 Firmware | 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7285 Firmware | < 1.11.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7285 Firmware | 1.11.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7370 Firmware | < 1.24.3 |
| Dell | Latitude 7370 Firmware | 1.24.3 |
| Dell | Latitude 7310 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7380 Firmware | 1.21.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7389 Firmware | < 1.23.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7390 Firmware | 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7410 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7390 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 7420 Firmware | < 1.7.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7480 Firmware | < 1.21.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 7490 Firmware | < 1.20.1 |
| Dell | Latitude 9410 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 9510 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Precision 3640 Tower Firmware | < 1.6.2 |
| Dell | Precision 5520 Firmware | < 1.23.1 |
| Dell | Precision 5510 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Precision 5530 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.14.10 |
| Dell | Xps 13 9360 Firmware | < 2.16.0 |
| Dell | Xps 13 9370 Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Xps 15 9575 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.16.2 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000191495Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000191495Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21522?
Dell BIOS contains a Credentials Management issue. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information on an NVMe storage by resetting the BIOS password on the system via the Manageability Interface.
How severe is CVE-2021-21522?
CVE-2021-21522 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21522?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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