CVE-2020-5319: Out-of-bounds Read

Published Feb 6, 2020
·
Updated

Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC Unity XT, and Dell EMC UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.2.0.5.009 contain a Denial of Service vulnerability on NAS Server SSH implementation that is used to provide SFTP service on a NAS server. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability and cause a Denial of Service (Storage Processor Panic) by sending an out of order SSH protocol sequence.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment<5.0.2.0.5.009
Dell Emc Unity Xt Operating Environment<5.0.2.0.5.009
Dell Emc Unityvsa Operating Environment<5.0.2.0.5.009

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell EMC Unity / Unity XT / UnityVSA to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.2.0.5.009
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate the DoS risk by preventing external/unauthenticated clients from reaching the NAS server SSH service that provides SFTP (e.g., restrict SSH access to trusted IPs via firewall/ACL) until the affected systems are upgraded.

Event History

Feb 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5319?

CVE-2020-5319 is a Denial of Service vulnerability found in Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC Unity XT, and Dell EMC UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.2.0.5.009.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-5319?

CVE-2020-5319 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5319?

Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC Unity XT, and Dell EMC UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.2.0.5.009 are affected by CVE-2020-5319.

4

How can CVE-2020-5319 be exploited?

CVE-2020-5319 can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker through the NAS Server SSH implementation.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5319?

Yes, upgrading to version 5.0.2.0.5.009 or later of Dell EMC Unity, Dell EMC Unity XT, or Dell EMC UnityVSA will fix CVE-2020-5319.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203