QID 730379

Date Published: 2022-03-14

QID 730379: Dell EMC iDRAC Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (DSA-2021-177)

The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) provides functionality that helps IT administrators deploy, update, monitor, and maintain Dell servers.

Dell iDRAC is affected with multiple security vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malicious users to steal sensitive data of the targeted user.
Affected Versions:
Dell iDRAC 9 prior to version 4.40.40.00
Dell iDRAC 8 prior to version 2.80.80.80

NOTE:
Dell stack-based buffer overflow Dell iDRAC 9 prior to version 4.40.40.00 and iDRAC 8 prior to version 2.80.80.80 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID tries to find vulnerable Dell stack-based buffer overflow iDRAC versions by transmitting a HTTP GET request to public/about.html,sysmgmt/2015/bmc/info and aimGetProp=fwVersionFull.

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an remote attacker to gain access to the iDRAC operating system and control process execution.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to update to Dell iDRAC 9 prior to version 4.40.40.00 and iDRAC 8 prior to version 2.80.80.80 or later to remediate these vulnerabilities.

    CVEs related to QID 730379

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    DSA-2021-177 URL Logo www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000191229/dsa-2021-177-dell-emc-idrac-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

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