Input validation error in Dell Server Update Utility

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU58103

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0135

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Server Update Utility: before 23.07.00

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:dell:server_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000217642/dsa-2023-329-security-update-for-server-update-utility

Q & 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.