Dell Unity Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Command Execution
CVE-2024-0170

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Unity
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2024

Summary

Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contains a significant OS Command Injection vulnerability in the svc_cava utility. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to escape the restricted shell, enabling the execution of arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges. The potential impact of this vulnerability highlights the importance of timely updates and patches to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access and control over critical systems.

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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