CVE-2023-44304

Summary

CVE-2023-44304 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Dell DM5500 appliances. It allows a remote attacker with low-level access to escape the restricted shell and attain root privileges on the appliance. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables attackers to bypass security restrictions and gain unrestricted access to critical systems and data. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to extensive damage and compromise of the affected network. Users of Dell DM5500 appliances are advised to apply the relevant patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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