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CVE-2021-21535

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2021-21535 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Hybrid Client versions prior to 1.5 contain a missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability. A local unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability in order to gain root level access to the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Hybrid Client versions prior to 1.5 contain a missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability. A local unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability in order to gain root level access to the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellHybrid Client< 1.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21535?
Dell Hybrid Client versions prior to 1.5 contain a missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability. A local unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability in order to gain root level access to the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-21535?
CVE-2021-21535 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21535?
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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Source: NVD / NIST