CVE-2023-32494: Medium severity Dell PowerScale OneFS vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2023
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Updated

Dell PowerScale OneFS, 8.0.x-9.5.x, contains an improper handling of insufficient privileges vulnerability. A local privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privilege and affect in compliance mode also.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.2.1.0<=9.2.1.22
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.4.0.0<=9.4.0.13
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.5.0.0<=9.5.0.3
Dell PowerScale OneFS>=9.5.0.0<=9.5.0.3

Event History

Aug 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32494?

CVE-2023-32494 is a vulnerability in Dell PowerScale OneFS 8.0.x-9.5.x that allows a local privileged attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially affecting compliance mode as well.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-32494?

CVE-2023-32494 has a severity score of 6.7, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32494?

CVE-2023-32494 affects Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.0.x through 9.5.x.

4

How can CVE-2023-32494 be exploited?

A local privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2023-32494 to escalate their privileges.

5

Is there a security update available for CVE-2023-32494?

Yes, Dell has released a security update for Dell PowerScale OneFS to address multiple security vulnerabilities, including CVE-2023-32494. Please refer to the Dell support website for more information.

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