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CVE-2023-32484

Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution privilege escalation

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.57%
  1. Published15 Feb 2024

Description

Dell Networking Switches running Enterprise SONiC versions 4.1.0, 4.0.5, 3.5.4 and below contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administrative level. This is a Critical vulnerability affecting certain protocols, Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution≥ 3.5.0 < 3.5.5 · ≥ 4.0.0 < 4.0.6 · 4.1.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution≥ 3.5.5

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-32484 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-32484 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.57%.

How severe is CVE-2023-32484?

CVE-2023-32484 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-32484?

Affected products include Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32484?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution 3.5.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.