DSA-2021-311: Dell EMC XC Series and Core Appliance Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary: Dell EMC XC Series and Core Appliance 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 | CVEs | More information |
| Apache Log4j | CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, CVE-2021-45105 | Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution  |
| Third-party Component | CVEs | More information |
| Apache Log4j | CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, CVE-2021-45105 | Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution |
Affected Products & Remediation
The table below shows the affected products and components impacted for the Dell EMC XC Series and Core Appliances.
Note: The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
NOTE: To determine if additional features and software purchased directly from Nutanix are affected, see Nutanix Advisory: Nutanix Security Advisory #0023 .
Dell EMC PowerTools (PTAgent) and iDRAC Service Module (iSM) software components that are included with XC Series and Core Appliances are unaffected.
| Product | Affected Versions | Updated Versions | Link to Update |
| Nutanix AOS 6.0 STS (Short Term Support) Branch only |
STS versions before 6.0.2.4 | 6.0.2.4 | Patched in AOS 6.0.2.4, available from the Nutanix Support Portal (https://my.nutanix.com [Nutanix login required]) |
| Nutanix Objects |
All versions | No patch; mitigation only | Mitigation is available. See Nutanix article: https://portal.nutanix.com/kb/12482 |
Note: The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
NOTE: To determine if additional features and software purchased directly from Nutanix are affected, see Nutanix Advisory: Nutanix Security Advisory #0023 .
Dell EMC PowerTools (PTAgent) and iDRAC Service Module (iSM) software components that are included with XC Series and Core Appliances are unaffected.
The table below shows the affected products and components impacted for the Dell EMC XC Series and Core Appliances.
Note: The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
NOTE: To determine if additional features and software purchased directly from Nutanix are affected, see Nutanix Advisory: Nutanix Security Advisory #0023 .
Dell EMC PowerTools (PTAgent) and iDRAC Service Module (iSM) software components that are included with XC Series and Core Appliances are unaffected.
| Product | Affected Versions | Updated Versions | Link to Update |
| Nutanix AOS 6.0 STS (Short Term Support) Branch only |
STS versions before 6.0.2.4 | 6.0.2.4 | Patched in AOS 6.0.2.4, available from the Nutanix Support Portal (https://my.nutanix.com [Nutanix login required]) |
| Nutanix Objects |
All versions | No patch; mitigation only | Mitigation is available. See Nutanix article: https://portal.nutanix.com/kb/12482 |
Note: The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
NOTE: To determine if additional features and software purchased directly from Nutanix are affected, see Nutanix Advisory: Nutanix Security Advisory #0023 .
Dell EMC PowerTools (PTAgent) and iDRAC Service Module (iSM) software components that are included with XC Series and Core Appliances are unaffected.
Workarounds & Mitigations
Additional workarounds and mitigations for the Nutanix Software available at Nutanix Security Advisory #0023
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
| 1.0 | 2021-12-29 | Initial Release |
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Affected Products
XC Core Systems, XC Series AppliancesProducts
Dell EMC XC Core XCXR2, Dell EMC XC Core XC450, Dell EMC XC Core XC650, Dell EMC XC Core XC6520, Dell EMC XC Core XC740xd2, Dell EMC XC Core XC750, Dell EMC XC Core XC750xa, Dell EMC XC Series XC640 Appliance, Dell EMC XC Core XC640 System
, Dell EMC XC Series XC6420 Appliance, Dell EMC XC Core 6420 System, Dell EMC XC Series XC740xd Appliance, Dell EMC XC Core XC740xd System, Dell EMC XC Series XC940 Appliance, Dell EMC XC Core XC940 System, Product Security Information, Dell EMC XC Core XC7525
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000194822
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2025
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