DSA-2021-302: Dell Connectrix MDS-DCNM Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary: Dell Connectrix MDS-DCNM 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 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Third-party Component CVEs More information
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, CVE-2021-45105 Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
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Affected Products & Remediation

Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Connectrix MDS-DCNM Versions before 11.5(1x) 12.1.1e https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/connectrix-mds-series-nexus-db-fc/drivers
Connectrix MDS-DCNM Versions before 11.5(1x) 11.5(4) https://dl.dell.com/downloads/DLD1914_DCNM-11.5(4)-for-Windows.zip
Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Connectrix MDS-DCNM Versions before 11.5(1x) 12.1.1e https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/connectrix-mds-series-nexus-db-fc/drivers
Connectrix MDS-DCNM Versions before 11.5(1x) 11.5(4) https://dl.dell.com/downloads/DLD1914_DCNM-11.5(4)-for-Windows.zip

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02021-12-28Initial Release
1.12021-12-28Added CVE-2021-45046
1.22022-04-20Added CVE-2021-45105
1.32022-07-07Version update to add v12.1.1e release information

Related Information

Dell Security Advisories and Notices
Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
CVSS Scoring Guide

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Affected Products

Connectrix MDS-Series Data Center Network Manager

Products

Product Security Information
Article Properties
Article Number: 000194797
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 06 Nov 2025
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