CVE-2021-21600

Description

Dell EMC NetWorker, 19.4 or older, contain an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in its API service. An authorized API user could potentially exploit this vulnerability via the web and desktop user interfaces, leading to denial of service in the manageability path.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell NetWorker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000189694 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21600?
CVE-2021-21600 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21600?
To fix CVE-2021-21600, 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-2021-21600 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21600 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-2021-21600?
CVE-2021-21600 affects Dell NetWorker.
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