CVE-2022-22561: Critical severity Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2022
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Updated

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.0.x, contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to compromised accounts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS>=8.2.0<=9.3.0

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell PowerScale OneFS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Dell PowerScale OneFS vulnerability is CVE-2022-22561.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22561?

The severity of CVE-2022-22561 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2022-22561?

The affected software of CVE-2022-22561 is Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x-9.3.0.x.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-22561?

An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2022-22561 by performing excessive authentication attempts, leading to compromised accounts.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-22561?

Yes, Dell has released a fix for CVE-2022-22561. Please refer to the Dell support knowledge base article for more information.

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