DSA-2024-413: Security Update for a Dell PowerFlex Manager Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information Vulnerability
Summary: Dell PowerFlex Manager remediation is available for a vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Impact
Critical
Details
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
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CVE-2024-47244 |
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 3.8.8 for RCM train 3.6.x, and versions prior to 4.6.0.1 for RCM trains 3.7.x and 3.8.x, contain a Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure and Elevation of privileges. This vulnerability is considered critical as it could allow an attacker to take administrative actions within Cloudlink and affect the encrypted storage devices stored in Cloudlink. Dell recommends that customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity. Installations not leveraging CloudLink are not affected by CVE-2024-47244. |
9.0 |
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
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CVE-2024-47244 |
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 3.8.8 for RCM train 3.6.x, and versions prior to 4.6.0.1 for RCM trains 3.7.x and 3.8.x, contain a Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure and Elevation of privileges. This vulnerability is considered critical as it could allow an attacker to take administrative actions within Cloudlink and affect the encrypted storage devices stored in Cloudlink. Dell recommends that customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity. Installations not leveraging CloudLink are not affected by CVE-2024-47244. |
9.0 |
Affected Products & Remediation
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Product |
Software/Firmware |
Affected Versions |
Remediated Versions |
Link |
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PowerFlex rack |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 3.8.8 |
Version 3.8.8 |
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PowerFlex rack |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 4.6.0.1 |
Version 4.6.0.1 |
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PowerFlex appliance |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 3.8.8 |
Version 3.8.8 |
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PowerFlex appliance |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 4.6.0.1 |
Version 4.6.0.1 |
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Product |
Software/Firmware |
Affected Versions |
Remediated Versions |
Link |
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PowerFlex rack |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 3.8.8 |
Version 3.8.8 |
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PowerFlex rack |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 4.6.0.1 |
Version 4.6.0.1 |
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PowerFlex appliance |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 3.8.8 |
Version 3.8.8 |
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PowerFlex appliance |
PowerFlex Manager |
Versions prior to 4.6.0.1 |
Version 4.6.0.1 |
For complete remediation, customers who upgrade to PowerFlex Manager versions 3.8.8 or 4.6.0.1 should also perform the steps outlined in the below links:
- Supplemental Remediation and Workaround Details for CVE-2024-47244 for PowerFlex Manager Versions 3.8.x (Log in as Dell Support registered user is required to view this article.)
- Supplemental Remediation and Workaround Details for CVE-2024-47244 for PowerFlex Manager Versions 4.x (Log in as Dell Support registered user is required to view this article.)
Configurations not leveraging CloudLink are not affected by CVE-2024-47244.
In the case of manual upgrade for PowerFlex rack, please see this link:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/powerflex-rack-rcm-sw/drivers
Workarounds & Mitigations
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CVE ID |
Workaround and Mitigation |
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CVE-2024-47244 |
For customers who are unable to upgrade PowerFlex Manager, follow the mitigation guidance in the below links:
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Revision History
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Revision |
Date |
Description |
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1.0 |
2024-10-07 |
Initial Release |
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2.0 |
2024-10-28 |
Minor update to the CVE description. |
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3.0 |
2025-05-07 |
Updated for enhanced presentation with no changes to content. |