Input validation error in Dell EMC XtremIO

Published: 2022-11-04

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2019-9924
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	XtremIO XMS Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU21785

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9924

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to "rbash" does not prevent the shell user from modifying BASH_CMDS. A local authenticate user can execute any command with the permissions of the shell.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XtremIO XMS: before 6.3.0

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000001825/dsa-2019-173-dell-emc-xtremio-security-update-for-a-rbash-vulnerability

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.