#VU56768 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Isilon InsightIQ - CVE-2021-36298

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56768

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36298

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Isilon InsightIQ
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in the SSH component. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and takeover the InsightIQ.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Isilon InsightIQ: 4.1.3.88

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/fr-fr/printview/000191604/10/en

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.