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.

How severe is CVE-2023-32494?

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

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

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

How can CVE-2023-32494 be exploited?

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

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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CVE-2023-32494

medium

6.7

CWE

274

16/8/2023

8/10/2024

CVE-2023-32494

First published: Wed Aug 16 2023(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.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216717/dsa-2023-269-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How severe is CVE-2023-32494?
CVE-2023-32494 has a severity score of 6.7, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32494?
CVE-2023-32494 affects Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.0.x through 9.5.x.
How can CVE-2023-32494 be exploited?
A local privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2023-32494 to escalate their privileges.
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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