#VU66177 Improper Authentication in iDRAC9 - CVE-2022-24422

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66177

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24422

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iDRAC9
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain access to the VNC Console.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iDRAC9: 5.00.00.00 - 5.10.00.00

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000199267/dsa-2022-068-dell-idrac9-security-update-for-an-improper-authentication-vulnerability

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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.