PT-2023-29198 · Dell · Dell Dm5500

Published 2023-12-04 · Updated 2023-12-18 · CVE-2023-44300

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Dell DM5500 version 5.14.0.0

Description The issue is related to a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the appliance, specifically in PPOE. A local attacker with privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain service or user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

Recommendations For Dell DM5500 version 5.14.0.0, consider updating to a newer version that addresses the Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability, as this would prevent the disclosure of service credentials. Additionally, as a temporary workaround, restrict access to the PPOE component to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

CWE-256

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-44300

Affected Products

Dell Dm5500

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-44300 · Vendor Advisory
• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220107/dsa-2023-425-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-dm5500-appliance-for-multiple-vulnerabilities · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44300 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/62078 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1731640570253058220 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1731597283471327330 · Twitter Post