#VU17811 Security restrictions bypass in iDRAC8 and iDRAC7 - CVE-2015-7271

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17811

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7271

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iDRAC8
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels
iDRAC7
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to a format string issue in racadm getsystinfo. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iDRAC8: 2.00.00.00 - 2.20.20.20

iDRAC7: 2.10.10.10 - 2.20.20.20

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External links
https://downloads.dell.com/solutions/dell-management-solution-resources/Dell%20iDRAC%20Response%20to...

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Q & 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.