CVE-2023-48668 : Security Advisory and Response

Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, 6.2.1.110 on DDMC contain an OS command injection vulnerability in an admin operation. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the managed system application's underlying OS with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system takeover by an attacker on a managed system of DDMC.

Understanding CVE-2023-48668

This CVE identifies a critical OS command injection vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect DD versions, making it susceptible to exploitation by high privileged local attackers.

What is CVE-2023-48668?

CVE-2023-48668 refers to an OS command injection flaw in Dell PowerProtect DD prior to versions 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, and 6.2.1.110. It allows a local high privileged attacker to execute malicious commands on the underlying OS.

The Impact of CVE-2023-48668

The vulnerability could result in unauthorized execution of OS commands, potentially leading to system takeover by attackers with the privileges of the vulnerable application.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-48668

This section provides more in-depth technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Dell PowerProtect DD allows local high privileged attackers to inject OS commands during admin operations, compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Dell PowerProtect DD versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, and 6.2.1.110 on DDMC are affected by this OS command injection vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

By exploiting this vulnerability, local high privileged attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands with the privileges of the vulnerable application, potentially leading to a complete system takeover.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard your systems from CVE-2023-48668, follow the mitigation strategies detailed below.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dell PowerProtect DD to versions 7.13.0.10 or later.
Implement proper access controls and least privilege principles to restrict attacker capabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security updates and patches from Dell.
Conduct security training for your team to raise awareness of OS command injection threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply all relevant security patches and updates provided by Dell to mitigate the risk of exploitation through OS command injections.