Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Networking MX Series Switches

Published: 2023-08-16

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-28078 CVE-2023-32462
CWE-ID	CWE-923 CWE-77
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Networking MX SmartFabric OS10 Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints

EUVDB-ID: #VU79582

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28078

CWE-ID: CWE-923 - Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information and perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability occurs when Dell OS10 Networking Switches configured with VLT or Smart Fabric mode. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability leading to information disclosure and possible denial of service.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Networking MX SmartFabric OS10: before 10.5.5.4

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000216530/dsa-2023-293-security-update-for-dell-networking-mx-series-switches-vulnerabilities

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU79584