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CVE-2023-32462

9.8 · CRITICAL

Dell OS10 Networking Switches running 10.5.2.x and above contain an OS command injection vulnerability when using remote user authentication.

Published Feb 15, 2024CWE-20EPSS 2.07%

Overview

CVE-2023-32462 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell OS10 Networking Switches running 10.5.2.x and above contain an OS command injection vulnerability when using remote user authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands and possible system takeover. This is a critical vulnerability as it allows an attacker to cause severe damage. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216584/dsa-2023-124-security-update-for-dell-smartfabric-os10-multiple-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216584/dsa-2023-124-security-update-for-dell-smartfabric-os10-multiple-vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32462?

CVE-2023-32462 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-32462?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-32462?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-32462?

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