Command execution in Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8



Published: 2016-11-16 | Updated: 2018-04-24
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5685
CWE-ID CWE-74
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		iDRAC8
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

iDRAC7
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Command injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU12103

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5685

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a string injection. A remote attacker can gain Bash shell access and execute arbitrary commands.

Mitigation

Update to version 2.40.40.40.

Vulnerable software versions

iDRAC8: 2.00.00.00 - 2.35.35.35

iDRAC7: 2.10.10.10 - 2.32.31.30

CPE2.3 External links

http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20443326


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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