Link following in PowerScale OneFS - CVE-2023-25940
Published: August 7, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78998
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25940
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to Dell PowerScale OneFS contains improper link resolution before file access vulnerability in isi_gather_info. A local user can exploit this vulnerability, leading to system takeover and it breaks the compliance mode guarantees.
Affected software
PowerScale OneFS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-25940
Install updates from vendor's website.
PowerScale OneFS - addressed in versions 9.5.0.1, 9.1.0.28, 9.2.1.22, 9.4.0.13