CVE-2021-36277
CVE-2021-36277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Command Center Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-347.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Dell Alienware Command Center Application
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36277?
- Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.3 contains an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36277?
- CVE-2021-36277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-36277 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36277?
- CVE-2021-36277 primarily affects Dell Alienware Command Center Application. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36277?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-36277 published?
- CVE-2021-36277 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_command_center_application:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_\|_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:update\/alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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