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CVE-2020-29500 : What You Need to Know

Learn about CVE-2020-29500, a High severity vulnerability in Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.007. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.

Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.3.0.5.007 contain a Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability that could lead to the disclosure of user credentials.

Understanding CVE-2020-29500

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Dell EMC PowerStore versions.

What is CVE-2020-29500?

CVE-2020-29500 is a Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore T environments, allowing a locally authenticated attacker to access user credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2020-29500

        CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High)
        Severity: High
        Attack Vector: Local
        Confidentiality Impact: High
        Integrity Impact: High
        Availability Impact: High
        Privileges Required: High
        Scope: Changed
        User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-29500

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a locally authenticated attacker to disclose user credentials, potentially compromising the affected system.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Affected Product: PowerStore
        Vendor: Dell
        Affected Versions: PowerStore SW 1.0.3.0.5.006 (and earlier)

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access the vulnerable application with compromised account privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-29500 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

        Update PowerStore to version 1.0.3.0.5.007 or later.
        Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Implement strong password policies.
        Regularly review and update security configurations.

Patching and Updates

        Apply security patches and updates provided by Dell to address this vulnerability.

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