Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell PowerFlex Appliance
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 17 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-38575 CVE-2024-22255 CVE-2024-22254 CVE-2024-22253 CVE-2024-22252 CVE-2024-21828 CVE-2023-35191 CVE-2023-22655 CVE-2023-39368 CVE-2023-32666 CVE-2024-0161 CVE-2023-31347 CVE-2023-31346 CVE-2024-0173 CVE-2024-0154 CVE-2024-0163 CVE-2024-0162 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 CWE-787 CWE-416 CWE-284 CWE-400 CWE-254 CWE-693 CWE-20 CWE-264 CWE-665 CWE-788 CWE-367 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
PowerFlex Appliance Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Dell |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 17 vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU87490
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38575
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to non-transparent sharing of return predictor targets between contexts in some Intel Processors. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU87133
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22255
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in the UHCI USB controller. A remote user with administrative access to the guest OS can read memory from the vmx process.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU87132
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22254
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
Description The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user with privileges within the VMX process can trigger an out-of-bounds write and escape sandbox restrictions.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU87131
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22253
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the UHCI USB controller. A remote attacker with administrative access to the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.
On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU87130
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22252
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the XHCI USB controller. A remote attacker with administrative access to the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.
On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU93105
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21828
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Resource exhaustion
EUVDB-ID: #VU87496
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35191
CWE-ID:
CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to firmware does not properly control consumption of internal resources. A remote user can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU87459
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22655
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a protection mechanism failure in some 3rd and 4th Generation Intel Xeon Processors when using Intel SGX or Intel TDX. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
9) Protection Mechanism Failure
EUVDB-ID: #VU87495
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39368
CWE-ID:
CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in the bus lock regulator mechanism. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
10) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU87486
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32666
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the on-chip debug and test interface when using Intel SGX or Intel TDX. A local privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
11) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU96274
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0161
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
12) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU94742
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31347
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to modify data on other guests.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in Secure_TSC, SEV firmware. A local user can cause a guest to observe an incorrect TSC when Secure TSC is enabled potentially resulting in a loss of guest integrity.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
13) Improper Initialization
EUVDB-ID: #VU94741
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31346
CWE-ID:
CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in SEV Firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to access stale data from other guests.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
14) Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
EUVDB-ID: #VU95136
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0173
CWE-ID:
CWE-788 - Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper parameter initialization. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of non-SMM stack memory.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
15) Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
EUVDB-ID: #VU95135
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0154
CWE-ID:
CWE-788 - Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper parameter initialization. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of non-SMM stack memory.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
16) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU95132
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0163
CWE-ID:
CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to gain access to otherwise unauthorized resources.
The vulnerability exists due to TOCTOU race condition. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to otherwise unauthorized resources.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
17) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU95133
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0162
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to out-of-bound read/writes to SMRAM.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPowerFlex Appliance: before IC-46.380.01
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
