CVE-2019-3720 : What You Need to Know

Dell EMC Open Manage System Administrator (OMSA) versions prior to 9.3.0 contain a Directory Traversal Vulnerability that could allow a remote authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to the file system.

Understanding CVE-2019-3720

This CVE involves a vulnerability related to Directory Traversal in Dell EMC Open Manage System Administrator (OMSA) versions before 9.3.0.

What is CVE-2019-3720?

The vulnerability in Dell EMC OMSA versions prior to 9.3.0 allows a remote authenticated user with admin privileges to exploit insufficient sanitization of input parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the file system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3720

CVSS Base Score: 4.9 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
Attack Complexity: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3720

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is related to Directory Traversal, enabling unauthorized access to the file system by exploiting input parameter sanitization flaws.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Open Manage System Administrator
Vendor: Dell EMC
Vulnerable Versions: < 9.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit requires a remote authenticated user with admin privileges to manipulate input parameters to gain unauthorized access to the file system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3720 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dell EMC OMSA to version 9.3.0 or higher.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security training for system administrators to enhance awareness.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.