DSA-2021-270: Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228)
Summary: Enterprise Hybrid Cloud remediation is available for the Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. Dell recommends implementing this remediation as soon as possible in light of the critical severity of the vulnerability. ...
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Impact
Critical
Details
| Third-party Component | CVE | More information |
| Apache log4j | CVE-2021-44228 | Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution DSN-2021-007: Dell Response to Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| Third-party Component | CVE | More information |
| Apache log4j | CVE-2021-44228 | Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution DSN-2021-007: Dell Response to Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
Affected Products & Remediation
Enterprise Hybrid Cloud 4.1.2 workflows is not impacted by this advisory, including packages Update 1 through 8.
Monitor the following advisories and apply workaround guidance and remediations as they become available:
Note: Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines plugin is not impacted by this advisory, all packages Update 1 through 8 are covered.
Monitor the following advisories and apply workaround guidance and remediations as they become available:
| CVE Addressed | Products | Link to Update |
| CVE-2021-44228 | VMware vCenter Server Appliance | VMSA-2021-0028.3 |
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Orchestrator 7.x | ||
| VMware NSX for Data Center for vSphere 6.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Business for Cloud 7.x | ||
| Dell EMC Data Domain OS | DSA-2021-274 |
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| Dell EMC Avamar | DSA-2021-277 | |
| Dell EMC VxRail | DSA-2021-265 | |
| VxBlock | See vce6771 (requires customer login) | |
| Dell EMC Unity | Monitor Knowledge Baste Article 194414 for advisory publication: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000194414/dell-response-to-apache-log4j-remote-code-execution-vulnerability | |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines | DSA-2021-284 |
Note: Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines plugin is not impacted by this advisory, all packages Update 1 through 8 are covered.
Enterprise Hybrid Cloud 4.1.2 workflows is not impacted by this advisory, including packages Update 1 through 8.
Monitor the following advisories and apply workaround guidance and remediations as they become available:
Note: Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines plugin is not impacted by this advisory, all packages Update 1 through 8 are covered.
Monitor the following advisories and apply workaround guidance and remediations as they become available:
| CVE Addressed | Products | Link to Update |
| CVE-2021-44228 | VMware vCenter Server Appliance | VMSA-2021-0028.3 |
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Orchestrator 7.x | ||
| VMware NSX for Data Center for vSphere 6.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.x | ||
| VMware vRealize Business for Cloud 7.x | ||
| Dell EMC Data Domain OS | DSA-2021-274 |
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| Dell EMC Avamar | DSA-2021-277 | |
| Dell EMC VxRail | DSA-2021-265 | |
| VxBlock | See vce6771 (requires customer login) | |
| Dell EMC Unity | Monitor Knowledge Baste Article 194414 for advisory publication: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000194414/dell-response-to-apache-log4j-remote-code-execution-vulnerability | |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines | DSA-2021-284 |
Note: Dell EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines plugin is not impacted by this advisory, all packages Update 1 through 8 are covered.
Workarounds & Mitigations
Follow workaround and mitigation information in articles and advisories linked in the Affected Products and Remediation section.
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
| 1.0 | 2021-12-14 | Initial Release |
| 1.1 | 2021-12-17 | Updated Content |
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Article Number: 000194490
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2025
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