CVE-2022-23161: High 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 a denial-of-service vulnerability in SmartConnect. An unprivileged network attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial-of-service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS>=8.2.2<=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 CVE-2022-23161?

CVE-2022-23161 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.3.0.x.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-23161?

CVE-2022-23161 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2022-23161 affect Dell PowerScale OneFS?

CVE-2022-23161 can be exploited by an unprivileged network attacker to cause denial-of-service in Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x - 9.3.0.x.

4

How can the CVE-2022-23161 vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the CVE-2022-23161 vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Dell.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23161?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-23161 in the Dell Support Knowledge Base article at the following link: [Dell Support KB Article](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000196009)

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