Dell Response to Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)
Summary: On December 10, 2021, a critical remote code vulnerability was published concerning the Apache Log4j library. Dell is in the process of assessing potential impact to its products.
Security Article Type
Security KB
CVE Identifier
Issue Summary
Apache Publication: Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution
CVE Details: CVE-2021-44228
Details
Dell is reviewing the recently published Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution vulnerability being tracked in CVE-2021-44228 and assessing impact on our products. The security of our products is a top priority and critical to protecting our customers.
Dell continues to provide updates regarding impacted and not impacted products. Customers are encouraged to revisit this article regularly to see the latest product status as it becomes available. For additional questions about Apache Log4j, review the Q&A Dell article 194416: Additional Information for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Vulnerable Products
The following products are confirmed as impacted by the Apache Log4j vulnerability:
| Product |
Mitigation/Workaround |
Security Update Release Timeline |
| APEX Console |
|
Cloud environment patched |
| APEX Data Storage Services |
|
Cloud environment patched |
| Cloud IQ |
|
Cloud environment patched |
| Connectrix (Cisco MDS DCNM) |
|
See DSA-2021-302 |
| Connectrix B-Series SANnav |
|
See DSA-2021-266 |
| Data Domain OS |
|
See DSA-2021-274 |
| Dell EMC Avamar |
|
Patches in progress, see DSA-2021-277 for available patches
|
| Dell EMC BSN Controller Node |
|
See DSA-2021-305 |
| Dell EMC Cloud Disaster Recovery |
|
See DSA-2021-289 |
| Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor |
|
See DSA-2021-309 |
| Dell EMC Data Protection Central |
|
See DSA-2021- 269
|
| Dell EMC Data Protection Search |
|
See DSA-2021-279 |
| ECS |
|
See DSA-2021-273 |
| Enterprise Hybrid Cloud |
|
See DSA-2021-270 |
| Dell EMC Enterprise Storage Analytics for vRealize Operations |
|
See DSA-2021-278
|
| Dell EMC Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI |
|
See DSA-2021-307
|
| Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub |
|
See DSA-2022-033 |
| Dell EMC Metro Node |
|
See DSA-2021-308 |
| Dell EMC NetWorker |
|
See DSA-2021-280 |
| Dell EMC NetWorker VE |
|
See DSA-2021-280 |
| Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Modular |
|
See DSA-2021-268 |
| Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Services |
|
See DSA-2021-276 |
| Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise
|
|
See DSA-2021-275
|
| Dell EMC PowerFlex Appliance |
|
See DSA-2021-293 |
| Dell EMC PowerFlex Software (SDS)
|
|
See DSA-2021-272 |
| Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack |
|
See DSA-2021-292
|
| Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager |
|
See DSA-2021-286 |
| Dell EMC PowerProtect DP Series Appliance (iDPA) |
|
See DSA-2023-416 |
| Dell EMC PowerStore |
|
See DSA-2021-295 |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint |
|
See DSA 2021-284 |
| Dell EMC Ruckus SmartZone 300 Controller |
|
See DSA-2021-303 |
| Dell EMC Ruckus SmartZone 100 Controller |
|
See DSA-2021-303 |
| Dell EMC Ruckus Virtual Software |
|
See DSA-2021-303 |
| Dell EMC SRM |
|
See DSA-2021-301 |
| Dell EMC Streaming Data Platform |
|
See DSA-2021-297 |
| Dell EMC Unity |
|
See DSA-2021-294 |
| Dell EMC vProtect |
|
See DSA-2022-007 |
| Dell EMC VxRail |
|
See DSA-2021-265 |
| Dell EMC XC |
|
See DSA-2021-311 |
| Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Appliance |
|
See DSA-2021-282 |
| Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) Policy Manager |
|
See DSA-2021-281 |
| SRS Policy Manager |
|
See DSA-2021-287 |
| Storage Center - Dell Storage Manager |
|
See DSA-2021-310 |
| SupportAssist Enterprise |
|
See DSA-2021-283 |
| Unisphere Central |
|
See DSA-2021-296 |
| Converged Infrastructure (vblock, VxBlock, VxBlock Central, AMPs, Data Protection, Tech Extensions |
See vce6819 (requires customer login) |
See vce6819 for update
|
| VNXe 1600 |
|
See DSA-2021-299 |
| VNXe 3200 |
|
See DSA-2021-298
|
| vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) Plug-ins for Dell EMC Storage |
|
See DSA-2021-300 |
| vRealize Data Protection Extension Data Management |
|
See DSA-2021-290 |
| Wyse Management Suite |
|
See DSA-2021-267 |
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
The following products are not impacted by the Apache Log4j vulnerability:
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Alienware Command Center
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Alienware OC Controls
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Alienware On Screen Display
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Alienware Update
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Ansible for Dell EMC Storage
-
Atmos
-
Avamar vproxy
-
CalMAN Powered Calibration Firmware
-
CalMAN Ready for Dell
-
Centera
-
Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
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China HDD Deluxe
-
CloudIQ Collector
-
Cloud Mobility for Dell EMC Storage
-
Cloud Tiering Appliance
-
Common Event Enabler
-
Connectrix (Cisco MDS 9000 switches)
-
Connectrix B Series
-
CyberSense for PowerProtect Cyber Recovery
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Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition
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Dell BSAFE Crypto-J
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Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite
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Dell Calibration Assistant
-
Dell Cinema Color
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Dell Client Platforms (Latitude, OptiPlex, Alienware, Inspiron, Precision, XPS, Vostro, ChengMing) BIOS
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Dell Cloud Command Repository Manager
-
Dell Cloud Management Agent
-
Dell Color Management
-
Dell Command Configure
-
Dell Command Integration Suite for System Center
-
Dell Command Intel vPro Out of Band
-
Dell Command Monitor
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Dell Command Power Manager
-
Dell Command PowerShell Provider
-
Dell Command Update
-
Dell Customer Connect
-
Dell Data Guardian*
-
Dell Data Protection*
-
Dell Data Recovery Environment
-
Dell Data Vault
-
Dell Data Vault for Chrome OS
-
Dell Deployment Agent
-
Dell Digital Delivery
-
Dell Direct USB Key
-
Dell Display Manager 1.5 for Windows / macOS
-
Dell Display Manager 2.0 for Windows / macOS
-
Dell EMC AppSync
-
Dell EMC Cloudboost
-
Dell EMC CloudLink
-
Dell EMC Container Storage Modules
-
Dell EMC Data Computing Appliance (DCA)
-
Dell EMC DataIQ
-
Dell EMC Disk Library for Mainframe
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Dell EMC GeoDrive
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Dell EMC Isilon InsightIQ
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Dell EMC License Manager
-
Dell EMC Networking Onie
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Dell EMC Networking Virtual Edge Platform with VersaOS
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Dell EMC OpenManage Ansible Modules
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Dell EMC OpenManage integration for Splunk
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Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
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Dell EMC OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations
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Dell EMC OpenManage Operations Connector for Micro Focus Operations Bridge Manager
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Dell EMC PowerMax, VMAX, VMAX3 and VMAX AFA
-
Dell EMC PowerPath
-
Dell EMC PowerPath Management Appliance
-
Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery
-
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS
-
Dell EMC PowerShell for PowerMax
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Dell EMC PowerShell for Powerstore
-
Dell EMC PowerShell for Unity
-
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9264F-ON BMC, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON BMC
-
Dell EMC PowerVault ME4 Series Storage Arrays
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PowerVault MDSM
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PowerVault ML3
-
PowerVault ML3e
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PowerVault TL1000{}
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PowerVault TL2k/4K
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PowerVault ML6K
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PowerVault LTO
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PowerVault MD3
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PowerVault MD14(xx)
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PowerVault NX440
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PowerVault NX3240
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PowerVault NX3340
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Dell EMC Repository Manager (DRM)
-
Dell EMC SourceOne
-
Dell EMC Systems Update (DSU)
-
Dell EMC Unisphere 360
-
Dell EMC Virtual Storage Integrator
-
Dell EMC VPLEX
-
Dell EMC XtremIO
-
Dell Encryption Enterprise*
-
Dell Encryption Personal*
-
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
-
Dell Hybrid Client
-
Dell ImageAssist
-
Dell Insights Client
-
Dell Linux Assistant
-
Dell Memory Solutions
-
Dell Mobile Connect
-
Dell Monitor ISP (Windows/Mac/Linux)
-
Dell Monitor SDK
-
Dell Networking X-Series
-
Dell OpenManage Mobile
-
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
-
Dell OpenManage Change Management
-
Dell OpenManage Enterprise Power Manager Plugin
-
Dell OpenManage Enterprise CloudIQ plugin
-
Dell OpenManage Inventory Agent (for Dell Servers)
-
Dell Optimizer
-
Dell OS Recovery Tool
-
Dell Peripheral Manager 1.4 / 1.5 for Windows
-
Dell Platform Service
-
Dell Power Manager
-
Dell Power Manager Lite
-
Dell Precision Optimizer
-
Dell Precision Optimizer for Linux
-
Dell Premier Color
-
Dell Recovery (Linux)
-
Dell Remediation Platform
-
Dell Remote Execution Engine (DRONE)
-
Dell Security Advisory Update - DSA-2021-088
-
Dell Security Management Server & Dell Security Management Server Virtual*
-
Dell Server Management Pack Suite-Open Server Manager
-
Dell SupportAssist SOS
-
Dell Thin OS
-
Dell Threat Defense
-
Dell True Color
-
Dell Trusted Device
-
Dell Update
-
Dream Catcher
-
DUP Creation Service
-
DUP Framework (ISG)
-
Embedded NAS
-
Embedded Service Enabler
-
Equallogic PS & PS Apps
-
Fluid FS
-
iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
-
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)
-
ISG Drive & Storage Media
-
IsilonSD Management Server
-
Mainframe Enablers
-
MDS
-
My Dell
-
MyDell Mobile
-
NetWorker Management Console
-
Networking BIOS
-
Networking N-Series
-
Networking OS 10
-
Networking OS9
-
Networking SD-WAN Edge SD-WAN
-
Networking W-Series
-
Networking X-Series
-
OMIMSSC (OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center)
-
OMIMSSC (OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center)
-
OMNIA
-
OpenManage Connections - Nagios
-
OpenManage Connections - ServiceNow
-
OpenManage Essentials
-
OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center for System Center Operations Manager
-
OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center
-
OpenManage Network Integration
-
OpenManage Power Center
-
PowerConnect N3200
-
PowerConnect PC2800
-
PowerConnect PC8100
-
PowerEdge Accelerator Solutions
-
PowerEdge BIOS
-
PowerEdge Networking Solutions
-
PowerEdge Operating Systems
-
PowerEdge RAID Controller Solutions
-
PowerTools Agent
-
PPDM Kubernetes cProxy
-
PPDM VMware vProxy
-
Remotely Anywhere
-
Rugged Control Center (RCC)
-
SD ROM Utility
-
SDNAS
-
Smart Fabric Storage Software
-
SmartByte
-
SMI-S
-
Software RAID
-
Solutions Enabler
-
Solutions Enabler vApp
-
Sonic
-
SRS VE
-
Storage Center OS and additional SC applications unless otherwise noted
-
SupportAssist Client Commercial
-
SupportAssist Client Consumer
-
UCC Edge
-
Unisphere for PowerMax
-
Unisphere for PowerMax vApp
-
Unisphere for VMAX
-
Unisphere for VNX
-
Update Manager Plugin
-
ViPR Controller
-
VNX Control Station
-
VNX1
-
VNX2
-
VPLEX VS2/VS6 / VPLEX Witness
-
Vsan Ready Nodes
-
Wyse Proprietary OS (ThinOS)
-
Wyse Windows Embedded Suite
* See Dell KB article 194496: Additional Information for Dell Endpoint Security with regard to Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) for more information.
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