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Emc NetworkerApplication · Dell

CVE-2023-24567

MEDIUM · 6.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-03-01
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 19.6 or later.
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71/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Dell NetWorker versions 19.5 and earlier contain 'RabbitMQ' version disclosure vulnerability. A NetWorker server user with remote access to NetWorker clients may potentially exploit this vulnerability and may launch target-specific attacks.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Dell NetWorker versions 19.5 and earlier expose RabbitMQ version information to authenticated users with remote access to NetWorker clients. This version disclosure allows attackers to identify specific RabbitMQ vulnerabilities and craft targeted attacks against the affected system.

MitigationUpdate Dell NetWorker to a version newer than 19.5 that remediates this vulnerability, or implement network segmentation to restrict remote access to NetWorker clients and limit exposure to authenticated users.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Emc NetworkerApplication
Affected:< 19.6

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify NetWorker installation and version
    Locate the Dell NetWorker installation on your system and determine its installed version using system inventory tools, product documentation, or the nsrversion command if available
    Affected if The installed version is 19.5 or any version lower than 19.6
  2. Confirm remote access configuration
    Check if remote access to NetWorker clients is enabled by reviewing NetWorker client configuration settings, access control policies, or network exposure configurations
    Affected if Remote access to NetWorker clients is permitted for authenticated users
  3. Verify RabbitMQ version disclosure exposure
    Test or inspect whether an authenticated user with remote client access can query and retrieve RabbitMQ version information through NetWorker interfaces or APIs
    Affected if RabbitMQ version information is returned or displayed to authenticated remote users
  4. Assess network accessibility
    Determine if NetWorker client ports or services are exposed to network segments accessible by authenticated users outside the trusted zone
    Affected if NetWorker client interfaces are reachable by authenticated users who could exploit this information disclosure

You are affected if Dell NetWorker version is 19.5 or earlier, remote access to NetWorker clients is enabled, and authenticated users can retrieve RabbitMQ version information through NetWorker interfaces.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 19.6 or later
Fixed in 19.6
Interim mitigation

Update Dell NetWorker to a version newer than 19.5 that remediates this vulnerability, or implement network segmentation to restrict remote access to NetWorker clients and limit exposure to authenticated users.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

NetWorker 19.6 or later

  1. 1. Back up the current NetWorker configuration and database before performing any upgrade.
  2. 2. Download Dell NetWorker version 19.6 or later from the Dell support portal (support.dell.com).
  3. 3. Review the NetWorker upgrade guide for your specific operating system to ensure prerequisites are met.
  4. 4. Stop all NetWorker services on the server.
  5. 5. Install the NetWorker 19.6 (or later) package using the appropriate installation method for your platform.
  6. 6. Start NetWorker services and verify the upgrade completed successfully.
  7. 7. Verify the RabbitMQ version is no longer disclosed by checking service responses or banner information.
Caveat Review release notes for any changes to features, compatibility, or configuration requirements before upgrading; test in a non-production environment first.

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Emc Networker Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.

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