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High [CVE-2021-38604] GNU C Library (glibc) Vulnerability in NetApp Products

This high-severity NetApp advisory covers CVE-2021-38604 affecting NetApp Cloud Backup (formerly AltaVault), NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H300S/H500S/H700S/H410S, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H410C.

NTAP-20210909-0005 Published Sep 9, 2021Updated by vendor Aug 19, 2026
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Summary

Multiple NetApp products incorporate GNU C. GNU C Library (aka glibc) versions through 2.34 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to Denial of Service (DoS).

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to Denial of Service (DoS). Affected products: NetApp Cloud Backup (formerly AltaVault), NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H300S/H500S/H700S/H410S, NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H410C, NetApp SolidFire Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).

NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status. NetApp states there is no workaround available at this time.

Affected versions
  • 2.34

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Fixed versions

No fixed release is recorded yet. That does not prove no patch exists — confirm against the vendor advisory.

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • NetApp Cloud Backup (formerly AltaVault) has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.
  • NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H300S/H500S/H700S/H410S has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.
  • NetApp HCI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) - H410C has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.
  • NetApp SolidFire Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) has no planned fix; migrate to a supported release or product and consult NetApp's end-of-support notice.

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