CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-39578

First published: Sat Aug 31 2024(Updated: )

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1 contains a UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information tampering.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS>=8.2.2.0<9.7.1.2
Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS=9.8.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39578?

    CVE-2024-39578 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting Dell PowerScale OneFS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39578?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-39578, you should upgrade to a patched version of Dell PowerScale OneFS that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-39578?

    CVE-2024-39578 affects users running Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1.

  • What type of exploit does CVE-2024-39578 allow?

    CVE-2024-39578 allows a local high privileged attacker to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to denial of service and information tampering.

  • Is CVE-2024-39578 easy to exploit?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-39578 requires local high privileges, which may limit its widespread impact.

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