CVE-2023-32449: High severity dell emc powerstore operating system vulnerability

Published Jun 22, 2023
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Updated

Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5 contain an improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability. An attacker can trick a high privileged user to install a malicious binary by bypassing the existing cryptographic signature checks

Affected Software

11 affected components
Dell Powerstoret Os<3.5.0.0-2050321
Dell Powerstore 500t
Dell Powerstore 1000t
Dell Powerstore 1200t
Dell Powerstore 3200t
Dell Powerstore 3000t
Dell Powerstore 5200t
Dell Powerstore 5000t
Dell Powerstore 7000t
Dell Powerstore 9000t
Dell Powerstore 9200t

Event History

Jun 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32449?

CVE-2023-32449 is considered to have a critical severity due to improper verification of cryptographic signatures that can be exploited by attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32449?

To fix CVE-2023-32449, update Dell PowerStore to version 3.5 or later to ensure proper cryptographic signature verification.

3

Which versions of Dell PowerStore are affected by CVE-2023-32449?

CVE-2023-32449 affects Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5, specifically those that do not have the latest security updates.

4

What type of attack can occur due to CVE-2023-32449?

An attacker can trick a high privileged user into installing a malicious binary by exploiting the improper verification of cryptographic signatures.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-32449?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-32449, so it is recommended to apply the available updates to mitigate the vulnerability.

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