CVE-2021-21507 Weak cryptography in VRTX Switch Modules
Weak password encryption in Dell Networking X-Series and VRTX Switch Modules allows remote attackers to disclose user credentials and potentially access the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-21507?
CVE-2021-21507 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell VRTX Switch Modules, published on 30 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell EMC Networking X-Series firmware versions prior to 3.0.1.8 and Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX Switch Module firmware versions prior to 2.0.0.82 contain a Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable system with privileges of the compromised account.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21507?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Dell R1-2210 Firmware, Dell R1-2401 Firmware, Dell X1008 Firmware, Dell X1008p Firmware, Dell X1018 Firmware, Dell X1018p Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-21507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2xr-pxxq-cxv4.