PowerScale OneFS: Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime
CVE-2023-44295 is a high-severity improper control of a resource through its lifetime vulnerability in PowerScale OneFS from Dell, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected PowerScale OneFS versions: Version 8.2.2.x through 9.6.0.x. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of PowerScale OneFS you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on dell.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerScale OneFS | Version 8.2.2.x through 9.6.0.x | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.3 | Medium | CNA (emc.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.6.0.x contains an improper control of a resource through its lifetime vulnerability. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to loss of information, and information disclosure.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime
The product does not maintain or incorrectly maintains control over a resource throughout its lifetime of creation, use, and release.
More Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime vulnerabilities (CWE-664)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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