PT-2021-21194 · Dell · Dell Command | Update+2

Published 2021-08-09 · Updated 2023-02-10 · CVE-2021-36277

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.3

Description The issue is related to an improper verification of cryptographic signatures, allowing a local authenticated malicious user to exploit the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code on the system. This can be achieved by modifying local configuration files.

Recommendations For versions prior to 4.3, update to version 4.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to configuration files that could be modified to execute arbitrary code, until a patch is applied.

Fix

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-36277

Affected Products

Alienware Update

Dell Command | Update

Dell Update

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36277 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36277 · Vendor Advisory
• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/000190110 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/35646 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/27036 · Telegram Post