CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-26196

First published: Tue Feb 09 2021(Updated: )

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0-9.1.0 contain a Backup/Restore Privilege implementation issue. A user with the BackupAdmin role may potentially exploit this vulnerability resulting in the ability to write data outside of the intended file system location.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.0
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.1
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.1.2
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.2.0
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.2.1
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=8.2.2
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=9.0.0
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS=9.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-26196?

    CVE-2020-26196 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • What versions of PowerScale OneFS are affected by CVE-2020-26196?

    CVE-2020-26196 affects Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0 to 9.1.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-26196?

    To fix CVE-2020-26196, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Dell for PowerScale OneFS.

  • Can a user with BackupAdmin role exploit CVE-2020-26196?

    Yes, a user with the BackupAdmin role can potentially exploit CVE-2020-26196 to write data outside of the intended file system location.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-26196?

    Currently, there is no publicly documented workaround for CVE-2020-26196, so applying patches is recommended.

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