#VU78998 Link following in PowerScale OneFS - CVE-2023-25940

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78998

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25940

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerScale OneFS
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to Dell PowerScale OneFS contains improper link resolution before file access vulnerability in isi_gather_info. A local user can exploit this vulnerability, leading to system takeover and it breaks the compliance mode guarantees.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerScale OneFS: 9.5.0.0

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000211539/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security

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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.