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CVE-2020-5370

7.9 · HIGH

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.4 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability.

Published Jul 22, 2021CWE-22EPSS 1.45%

Overview

CVE-2020-5370 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.4 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences using a crafted tar file to inject malicious RPMs which may cause a denial of service or perform unauthorized actions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5370?

CVE-2020-5370 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 22, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-5370?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-5370?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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