7.9
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5370: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Jul 02 2020(Updated: )

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.4 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences using a crafted tar file to inject malicious RPMs which may cause a denial of service or perform unauthorized actions.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell OpenManage Enterprise<3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5370?

    CVE-2020-5370 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary file overwrite by a remote authenticated user.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5370?

    To fix CVE-2020-5370, upgrade Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise to version 3.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-5370?

    CVE-2020-5370 affects users of Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise versions prior to 3.4.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5370?

    CVE-2020-5370 is an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability that can be exploited through directory traversal.

  • Can a non-authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-5370?

    No, CVE-2020-5370 can only be exploited by a remote authenticated user with high privileges.

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