7.2
CWE
78 77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-44291: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the appliance. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware<=5.14.0.0
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell DM5500 vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-44291.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-44291?

    The severity of CVE-2023-44291 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

  • How does the vulnerability in Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 manifest?

    The vulnerability in Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 manifests as an OS command injection vulnerability in the PPOE component.

  • What can a remote attacker potentially do if they exploit CVE-2023-44291?

    A remote attacker with high privileges can potentially exploit CVE-2023-44291 to execute arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS with the privileges of the vulnerable application.

  • Is there a security update available for Dell DM5500 to address this vulnerability?

    Yes, there is a security update available for Dell DM5500 to address this vulnerability. Please refer to the Dell support website for more information.

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