Dell Unity Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Command Execution

CVE-2024-22228

What is CVE-2024-22228?

Dell Unity, specifically versions prior to 5.4, is susceptible to an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the svc_cifssupport utility. This flaw permits authenticated attackers to escape the restricted shell environment, granting them the capability to execute arbitrary operating system commands with elevated root privileges. Such exploitation could compromise system integrity and lead to severe security breaches. Organizations using affected Dell Unity products should prioritize applying the relevant security updates to mitigate these risks effectively.

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