DSA-2021-273: Dell EMC ECS Security Update for Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Summary: Dell EMC ECS remediation is available for the Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that could 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 Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-45046
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-45105
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44832


Third-party Component CVEs More information
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44228 Apache Log4j Remote Code Execution This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-45046
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-45105
Apache Log4j CVE-2021-44832


Dell Technologies recommends all customers consider both the CVSS base score and any relevant temporal and environmental scores that may impact the potential severity associated with a particular security vulnerability.

Produse afectate și măsuri de remediere

Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Dell EMC ECS
 		 3.3.x, 3.4.x, 3.5.x, 3.6.0.x, 3.6.1.x, and 3.6.2.0 ECS 3.7.0
Note: Apache Log4j is upgraded to 2.17.1.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/ecs-appliance-/overview
 
General Patch: 3.3.0.4, 3.4.0.6, 3.5.1.6, 3.6.2.1, 3.6.2.2
Note: Patches disable JNDI lookup class.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/ecs-appliance-/overview
 
Standalone Patch to “disable JNDI lookup class” for all affected versions. Apply patch
NOTE TO CUSTOMER: 
  • Dell requests this procedure of upgrading xdoctor and installation of the patch be done by Customers. This is the quickest and safest method as it avoids prolonged exposure to this Apache log4j vulnerability. All the steps are detailed in the ‘apply patch’ link.

Note: Although CVE-2021-45105 and CVE-2021-44832 were not exploitable in ECS, Apache Log4j is upgraded to 2.17.1 in ECS 3.7.0.
Product Affected Versions Updated Versions Link to Update
Dell EMC ECS
 		 3.3.x, 3.4.x, 3.5.x, 3.6.0.x, 3.6.1.x, and 3.6.2.0 ECS 3.7.0
Note: Apache Log4j is upgraded to 2.17.1.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/ecs-appliance-/overview
 
General Patch: 3.3.0.4, 3.4.0.6, 3.5.1.6, 3.6.2.1, 3.6.2.2
Note: Patches disable JNDI lookup class.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/ecs-appliance-/overview
 
Standalone Patch to “disable JNDI lookup class” for all affected versions. Apply patch
NOTE TO CUSTOMER: 
  • Dell requests this procedure of upgrading xdoctor and installation of the patch be done by Customers. This is the quickest and safest method as it avoids prolonged exposure to this Apache log4j vulnerability. All the steps are detailed in the ‘apply patch’ link.

Note: Although CVE-2021-45105 and CVE-2021-44832 were not exploitable in ECS, Apache Log4j is upgraded to 2.17.1 in ECS 3.7.0.

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02021-12-14'Initial Release'
1.12021-12-14‘Note to use standalone patch to mitigate added’
1.22021-12-16Updated the KB link to apply patch
1.32022-01-19Updated Note with General patch details.
1.42022-02-08Updated ECS 3.7 release details.

Related Information

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

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Produse afectate

ECS Appliance

Produse

ECS, Product Security Information
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Article Number: 000194612
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Ultima modificare: 05 Nov 2025
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