Dell Unity Vulnerability: Arbitrary File Overwrite with Root Privileges
CVE-2024-0167

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Unity
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2024

Summary

The vulnerability in Dell Unity relates to an OS Command Injection flaw within the svc_topstats utility. This allows an authenticated attacker to exploit the system, resulting in the potential overwriting of arbitrary files on the file system with elevated root privileges. Such exploitation threatens the integrity and confidentiality of data stored on affected systems, making it essential for users to upgrade to version 5.4 or later to mitigate risks. Users are advised to follow the guidelines provided in the vendor's advisory for securing their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Unity 0 < 5.4

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222010/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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