Vulnerability Description
Dell System Update (DSU) 1.9 and earlier versions contain a denial of service vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to run out of memory by running multiple instances of the vulnerable application.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | System Update | < 1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000184608/dsa-2021-059-dell-emc-system-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000184608/dsa-2021-059-dell-emc-system-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21529?
CVE-2021-21529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). Dell System Update (DSU) 1.9 and earlier versions contain a denial of service vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to caus...
How severe is CVE-2021-21529?
CVE-2021-21529 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell System Update.