Vulnerability identifier: #VU79010

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29085

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment (OE)
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Dell EMC Unity XT Operating Environment (OE)
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Dell EMC UnityVSA Operating Environment (OE)
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to Dell Unity, Dell UnityVSA, and Dell Unity XT contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability when certain off-array tools are run on the system. A local privileged user can use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000199050

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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.