CVE-2014-8272: Medium severity dell idrac6 vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2014
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Updated

The IPMI 1.5 functionality in Dell iDRAC6 modular before 3.65, iDRAC6 monolithic before 1.98, and iDRAC7 before 1.57.57 does not properly select session ID values, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell iDRAC6 modular<=3.60
Dell iDRAC7<=1.56.55
Intel Ipmi=1.5
Dell iDRAC6 monolithic<=1.97

Event History

Dec 19, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8272?

CVE-2014-8272 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8272?

To fix CVE-2014-8272, update your Dell iDRAC6 or iDRAC7 firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8272?

CVE-2014-8272 affects Dell iDRAC6 modular versions earlier than 3.65, iDRAC6 monolithic versions earlier than 1.98, and iDRAC7 versions earlier than 1.57.57.

4

Can CVE-2014-8272 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-8272 can be exploited remotely through brute-force attacks on session IDs.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2014-8272?

The impact of CVE-2014-8272 is the potential unauthorized execution of arbitrary commands on affected systems.

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