How severe is CVE-2021-21575?

CVE-2021-21575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-21575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21575?

CVE-2021-21575 affects Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2021-21575 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-21575 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-8847.

When was CVE-2021-21575 published?

CVE-2021-21575 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21575

CVE-2021-21575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-8847
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain an Observable Timing Discrepancy Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21575?: Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain an Observable Timing Discrepancy Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-21575?: CVE-2021-21575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-21575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21575?: CVE-2021-21575 affects Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-21575 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-21575 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-8847.
When was CVE-2021-21575 published?: CVE-2021-21575 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000189462/dsa-2021-131-dell-bsafetm-micro-edition-suite-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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