CVE-2021-21529

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.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell DellEMC System Update - DSU
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000184608/dsa-2021-059-dell-emc-system-update-dsu-security-update-for-denial-of-service-vulnerability vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21529?
CVE-2021-21529 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21529?
To fix CVE-2021-21529, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21529 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21529 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21529?
CVE-2021-21529 affects Dell DellEMC System Update - DSU.
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