#VU79645 Input validation error in Enterprise SONiC - CVE-2023-32484

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79645

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32484

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Enterprise SONiC
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can escalate privileges up to the highest administrative level.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Enterprise SONiC: before 3.5.5

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000216586/dsa-2023-284-security-update-for-dell-emc-enterprise-sonic-os-command-injection-vulnerability-when-using-remote-user-authentication

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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.