7.5
CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-39248

First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )

Dell OS10 Networking Switches running 10.5.2.x and above contain an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (Denial of Service) vulnerability, when switches are configured with VLT and VRRP. A remote unauthenticated user can cause the network to be flooded leading to Denial of Service for actual network users. This is a high severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to cause an outage of network. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell SmartFabric OS10=10.5.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-39248?

    CVE-2023-39248 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting Dell OS10 Networking Switches.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-39248?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-39248, upgrade the Dell OS10 Networking Switches to a version beyond 10.5.5.5 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-39248?

    CVE-2023-39248 affects Dell OS10 Networking Switches running version 10.5.2.x and above configured with VLT and VRRP.

  • Can CVE-2023-39248 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-39248 can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated user to cause a Denial of Service.

  • What configurations are impacted by CVE-2023-39248?

    CVE-2023-39248 impacts switches configured with Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP).

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