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CRITICAL · 9.6

CVE-2021-21538

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...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellIdrac9 Firmware>= 4.40.00.00, < 4.40.10.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-21538?

CVE-2021-21538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). 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...

How severe is CVE-2021-21538?

CVE-2021-21538 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21538?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Idrac9 Firmware.