CVE-2023-43066: OS Command Injection

Published Oct 23, 2023
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Updated

Dell Unity prior to 5.3 contains a Restricted Shell Bypass vulnerability. This could allow an authenticated, local attacker to exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device CLI and issuing certain commands.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dell Unity Operating Environment<5.3.0.0.5.120
Dell Unity Xt Operating Environment<5.3.0.0.5.120
Dell Unityvsa Operating Environment<5.3.0.0.5.120

Event History

Oct 23, 2023
CVE Published
03:00 PM
Data Sourced
03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43066?

CVE-2023-43066 is a vulnerability that affects Dell Unity prior to version 5.3 and allows an authenticated, local attacker to bypass the restricted shell and execute certain commands.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43066?

The severity of CVE-2023-43066 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-43066?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-43066 by authenticating to the device CLI and issuing certain commands.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-43066?

Dell Unity Operating Environment, Dell Unity Xt Operating Environment, and Dell Unityvsa Operating Environment versions up to 5.3.0.0.5.120 are affected by CVE-2023-43066.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43066?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-43066 in the Dell support article at the following link: [Dell Unity Security Update](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213152/dsa-2023-141-dell-unity-unity-vsa-and-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities).

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