HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2021-21551

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

59.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Dell dbutil_2_3.sys driver contains an insufficient access control vulnerability which may lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure. Local authenticated user access is required.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/31/2022
Patch Due Date
4/21/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/4/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21551?

Dell dbutil_2_3.sys driver contains an insufficient access control vulnerability which may lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure. Local authenticated user access is required.

Is CVE-2021-21551 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-21551 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/21/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21551?

CVE-2021-21551 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-21551 affecting your environment?

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