SB2023081619 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Networking MX Series Switches

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081619

CSH Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 2

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28078)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

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.

2) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32462)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

The vulnerability occurs when using remote user authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands and possible system takeover.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

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