CVE-2020-5367 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.1.0.17, Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance versions prior to 9.1.0.17, and PowerMax OS Release 5978 are affected by an improper certificate validation vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-5367

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and PowerMax OS that could be exploited by remote attackers.

What is CVE-2020-5367?

CVE-2020-5367 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and PowerMax OS, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to intercept and modify victim data in transit.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5367

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.4 (High) and could result in a man-in-the-middle attack, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5367

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper certificate validation in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and PowerMax OS, enabling attackers to intercept and manipulate victim data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: Unisphere for PowerMax < 9.1.0.17, PowerMax OS Release 5978
Products: Unisphere for PowerMax, Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance, PowerMax OS
Vendor: Dell

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-5367 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected versions to 9.1.0.17 or later.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of unauthorized interception.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure certificate validation practices.
Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Dell to fix the vulnerability in affected versions.