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Article Number: 000194822
DSA-2021-311: Dell EMC XC Series and Core Appliance Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, and CVE-2021-45105)
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 theSee more
Article Content
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 |
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Affected Products and 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 and 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 |
Related Information
Dell Security Advisories and Notices
Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
CVSS Scoring Guide
Legal Information
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Article Properties
Affected Product
XC Core Systems, XC Series Appliances
Product
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 SystemSee more
Last Published Date
29 Dec 2021
Version
1
Article Type
Dell Security Advisory