DSA-2022-153: Dell ECS Security Update for an IAM Vulnerability
Summary: Dell ECS remediation is available for an IAM security vulnerability that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Impact
Medium
Details
| Proprietary Code | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
| CVE-2022-31231 | Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthorized data. | 5.9 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N  |
| Proprietary Code | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
| CVE-2022-31231 | Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthorized data. | 5.9 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected Products & Remediation
| Product | Affected Versions | Updated Versions | Link to Update |
| Dell ECS | Version 3.5.x.x before 3.5.1.7 Version 3.6.x.x. before 3.6.2.4 |
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See Dell article 200962, ECS: Solution to address CVE-2022-31231 security vulnerability on 3.5.x/3.6.x to Apply Patch. Dell Technologies recommends all customers update their ECS systems at the earliest opportunity following the 'Apply Patch' link. Customers apply the patch in order to quickly and safely avoid prolonged exposure to this vulnerability. |
| Product | Affected Versions | Updated Versions | Link to Update |
| Dell ECS | Version 3.5.x.x before 3.5.1.7 Version 3.6.x.x. before 3.6.2.4 |
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See Dell article 200962, ECS: Solution to address CVE-2022-31231 security vulnerability on 3.5.x/3.6.x to Apply Patch. Dell Technologies recommends all customers update their ECS systems at the earliest opportunity following the 'Apply Patch' link. Customers apply the patch in order to quickly and safely avoid prolonged exposure to this vulnerability. |
Q: What if I must upgrade to one of the affected versions after applying the patch?
A: Customers should upgrade to an ECS version that has the fix. If this is not possible, customers must reapply the patch after the upgrade if the upgrade is to an affected version.
Q: My ECS version is not listed in the Affected Version column. What is the status of my ECS code?
A: If your ECS version is not listed under the Affected Version column, this denotes that this issue does not impact your ECS version, and no updating is required. Note: It is recommended to upgrade to the latest or target code.
Q: What if I am only using legacy users and not IAM?
A: Customers must apply the patch even if they are using the legacy users and not using IAM.
A: Customers should upgrade to an ECS version that has the fix. If this is not possible, customers must reapply the patch after the upgrade if the upgrade is to an affected version.
Q: My ECS version is not listed in the Affected Version column. What is the status of my ECS code?
A: If your ECS version is not listed under the Affected Version column, this denotes that this issue does not impact your ECS version, and no updating is required. Note: It is recommended to upgrade to the latest or target code.
Q: What if I am only using legacy users and not IAM?
A: Customers must apply the patch even if they are using the legacy users and not using IAM.
Workarounds & Mitigations
None
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
| 1.0 | 2022-07-11 | Initial Release |
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Affected Products
ECS, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX5000, ECS Appliance, ECS Appliance Gen 3, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX300, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX3000, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 C-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 D-Series
, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 U-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX500, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EXF900, ECS Appliance Hardware Series, ECS Appliance Software with Encryption, ECS Appliance Software without Encryption, Product Security Information
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000201395
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2023
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