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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2016-5685

Dell iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 devices with firmware before 2.40.40.40 allow authenticated users to gain Bash shell access through a string injection.

Vulnerability Description

Dell iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 devices with firmware before 2.40.40.40 allow authenticated users to gain Bash shell access through a string injection.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellIdrac7 Firmware<= 2.30.30.30
DellIdrac8 Firmware<= 2.30.30.30
DellIdrac7-
DellIdrac8-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5685?

CVE-2016-5685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Dell iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 devices with firmware before 2.40.40.40 allow authenticated users to gain Bash shell access through a string injection.

How severe is CVE-2016-5685?

CVE-2016-5685 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5685?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Idrac7 Firmware, Dell Idrac8 Firmware, Dell Idrac7, Dell Idrac8.