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DSA-2021-017: Dell Networking Security Update for a Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability
Summary:Dell Networking X-Series remediation is available for a weak password encryption vulnerability that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Dell Networking X-Series firmware versions prior to 3.0.1.8 and Dell PowerEdge VRTX firmware versions prior to 2.0.0.82 contain a Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable system with privileges of the compromised account.
Dell Networking X-Series firmware versions prior to 3.0.1.8 and Dell PowerEdge VRTX firmware versions prior to 2.0.0.82 contain a Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable system with privileges of the compromised account.
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