CVE-2024-48015
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a command injection vulnerability in Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software that allows high-privileged attackers with local access to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The vulnerability affects multiple OS10 versions and requires local access to exploit. Organizations using Dell networking equipment with OS10 software in the affected versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
A malicious insider or compromised administrator account could execute arbitrary commands with system privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or network disruption.
Likely Case
An attacker with legitimate administrative access could escalate privileges or execute unauthorized commands to modify network configurations, disrupt services, or establish persistence.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and network segmentation, the impact is limited to the specific device where the attacker has local access, preventing lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access with high privileges, making it accessible to malicious insiders or attackers who have already compromised administrative credentials.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Refer to Dell advisories DSA-2025-068, DSA-2025-069, DSA-2025-070, DSA-2025-079 for specific fixed versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000289970/dsa-2025-070-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review Dell advisories to identify appropriate patch for your specific OS10 version. 2. Download the patch from Dell Support. 3. Apply the patch following Dell's documented upgrade procedures. 4. Reboot the device as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
allLimit local console and SSH access to trusted administrative personnel only.
Implement Least Privilege
allEnsure administrative accounts follow principle of least privilege and are monitored for suspicious activity.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who has local administrative access to affected devices
- Monitor for unusual command execution patterns and implement network segmentation to contain potential breaches
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check OS10 version using 'show version' command and compare against affected versions: 10.5.4.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.6.x, 10.6.0.xCheck Version:
show versionVerify Fix Applied:
After patching, verify the version is no longer in the affected range using 'show version' command📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns in system logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Commands executed from unexpected user accounts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from network devices
- Changes to network configuration outside of maintenance windows
SIEM Query:
source="dell_os10" AND (event_type="command_execution" AND user="admin") | stats count by command, user, src_ip🔗 References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000289970/dsa-2025-070-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000293638/dsa-2025-069-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000294091/dsa-2025-079-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000295014/dsa-2025-068-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities
