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CVE-2021-36277

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2021-36277 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on 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
0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware Command Center Application< 5.4.35.0
DellCommand \| Update< 4.3.0
DellUpdate\/Alienware Update< 4.3.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36277?
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-36277?
CVE-2021-36277 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36277?
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