CVE-2020-29499: OS Command Injection

Published Jul 19, 2021
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Updated

Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.006 contain an OS Command Injection vulnerability in PowerStore X environment . A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS command on the PowerStore underlying OS. Exploiting may lead to a system take over by an attacker.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell EMC PowerStore<1.0.3.0.5.007

Event History

Jul 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29499?

The severity of CVE-2020-29499 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.7.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-29499?

Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.006 are affected by CVE-2020-29499.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-29499?

A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2020-29499 by executing arbitrary OS commands on the PowerStore underlying OS.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-29499?

Yes, it is recommended to update to Dell EMC PowerStore version 1.0.3.0.5.006 or later to fix CVE-2020-29499.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29499?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-29499 in the Dell EMC PowerStore support knowledge base article at https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000180775.

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