CVE-2024-0167: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 12, 2024
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Updated

Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the svctopstats utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to overwrite arbitrary files on the file system with root privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Unity Operating Environment<5.4.0.0.5.094

Event History

Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0167?

CVE-2024-0167 is considered a critical severity vulnerability as it allows authenticated attackers to execute OS command injections with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0167?

To fix CVE-2024-0167, upgrade to Dell Unity versions 5.4 or later, which addresses the OS Command Injection vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-0167?

CVE-2024-0167 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment versions prior to 5.4.

4

What could happen if CVE-2024-0167 is exploited?

If CVE-2024-0167 is exploited, an attacker could overwrite arbitrary files on the file system with root privileges.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-0167?

CVE-2024-0167 can be exploited by authenticated attackers with access to the svc_topstats utility on affected systems.

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