CVE-2019-3727: OS command injection vulnerability

Published May 15, 2019
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Updated

Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.3 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.2.0.2 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the installation feature of Boxmgmt CLI. A malicious boxmgmt user may potentially be able to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dell EMC RecoverPoint<5.1.3
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines<5.2.0.2

Event History

May 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3727?

CVE-2019-3727 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3727?

To mitigate CVE-2019-3727, update Dell EMC RecoverPoint to version 5.1.3 or later, and RecoverPoint for VMs to version 5.2.0.2 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-3727?

CVE-2019-3727 affects Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.3 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.2.0.2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2019-3727?

A malicious boxmgmt user with access to the installation feature can exploit CVE-2019-3727 to execute arbitrary commands.

5

What impact does CVE-2019-3727 have on organization security?

CVE-2019-3727 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, posing a significant risk to organizational security.

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