CVE-2021-21538
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CVE-2021-21538 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell EMC iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.10.00, contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the virtual console.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Idrac9 Firmware | >= 4.40.00.00, < 4.40.10.00 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000186420Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000186420Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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