CVE-2020-29495: Path Traversal

Published Jan 14, 2021

Updated

DELL EMC Avamar Server, versions 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, contain an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Fitness Analyzer. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS with high privileges. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the vulnerable application as well as the underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Dell EMC Avamar Server=19.1

Dell EMC Avamar Server=19.2

Dell EMC Avamar Server=19.3

Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance=2.5

Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance=2.6

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000181806/dsa-2020-272-dell-emc-avamar-server-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Event History

Jan 14, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:10 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:10 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29495?

CVE-2020-29495 is an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in DELL EMC Avamar Server versions 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3.

How severe is CVE-2020-29495?

CVE-2020-29495 has a severity rating of 10 (critical).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-29495?

A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit CVE-2020-29495 to execute arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS with high privileges.

Which versions of DELL EMC Avamar Server are affected by CVE-2020-29495?

DELL EMC Avamar Server versions 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 are affected by CVE-2020-29495.

Is there a security update available for CVE-2020-29495?

Yes, DELL EMC has provided a security update for CVE-2020-29495. Please refer to the Dell EMC support page for more information.