Vulnerability identifier: #VU79011

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-2022-29084

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

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 remote attacker to gain access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Dell Unity, Dell UnityVSA, and Dell Unity XT do not restrict excessive authentication attempts in Unisphere GUI. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to brute-force passwords and gain access to the system.

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?

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.