CVE-2021-43588 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-43588, a vulnerability in Dell EMC Data Protection Central version 19.5 allowing remote attackers to cause denial of service. Find mitigation steps and patching information here.
Dell EMC Data Protection Central version 19.5 has an Improper Input Validation Vulnerability that can be exploited by a remote attacker for denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2021-43588
What is CVE-2021-43588?
CVE-2021-43588 is a vulnerability in Dell's Data Protection Central software version 19.5 that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service attack.
The Impact of CVE-2021-43588
The vulnerability poses a medium threat, with a CVSS base score of 4.3. Although no data confidentiality or integrity is compromised, it can lead to service unavailability.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-43588
Vulnerability Description
- Dell EMC Data Protection Central 19.5 is susceptible to improper input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Data Protection Central
- Vendor: Dell
- Affected Versions: < 19.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Unchanged
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Data Protection Central to version 19.6 or apply patches
- Restrict network access to the vulnerable system
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from Dell
- Implement network segmentation to isolate critical systems
Patching and Updates
- Dell has provided a patch for the vulnerability in version 19.6