CVE-2021-36289 Information disclosure in VNX Control Station

High 7.8 Published 25 Jan 2022 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A local malicious user can read sensitive information from Dell VNX2 OE for File, potentially exposing confidential data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-36289?

CVE-2021-36289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell VNX Control Station, published on 25 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell VNX2 OE for File versions 8.1.21.266 and earlier, contain a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. A local malicious user may exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information and use it.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Emc Unity Operating Environment.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-36289 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36289 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8p9-v77c-rq98.