Vulnerability identifier: #VU72083

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24576

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EMC NetWorker Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process in the NetWorker Client execution service (nsrexecd), when oldauth authentication method is used. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC NetWorker Server: 19.4.0.6 - 19.8

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External links
http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208258/dsa-2023-041-dell-networker-security-update-for-nsrdump-vulnerability

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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.