CVE-2020-5327: Critical severity Dell Security Management Server vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2020
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Updated

Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 10.2.10 contain a Java RMI Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. When the server is exposed to the internet and Windows Firewall is disabled, a remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RMI request to execute arbitrary code on the target host.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Security Management Server<10.2.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell Security Management Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.2.10
  2. Compensating control

    Ensure the server is protected at the network layer: do not expose Dell Security Management Server to the internet without Windows Firewall enabled; specifically, keep Windows Firewall enabled rather than disabled to reduce exposure to remote unauthenticated attackers.

Event History

Mar 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5327?

CVE-2020-5327 is a vulnerability found in Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 10.2.10.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5327?

CVE-2020-5327 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2020-5327 impact Dell Security Management Server?

CVE-2020-5327 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to exploit a Java RMI Deserialization vulnerability on Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 10.2.10.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5327?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5327 by sending a crafted RMI request to the server when it is exposed to the internet and Windows Firewall is disabled.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5327?

To fix CVE-2020-5327, it is recommended to update Dell Security Management Server to version 10.2.10 or later.

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