CVE-2024-38487
Description
The api-gateway container in Dell VxRail runs with root privileges, allowing container escape to host system.
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The api-gateway container in Dell VxRail runs with root privileges, allowing container escape to host system.
Vulnerability
The api-gateway container in Dell VxRail runs with root privileges, which allows an attacker who gains access to the container to escape to the host system. This vulnerability affects VxRail versions prior to 7.0.520. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker with access to the api-gateway container can leverage the root privilege to break out of the container namespace and execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system. No additional authentication is required beyond container access. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation results in full compromise of the host system, enabling the attacker to perform unintended actions such as data exfiltration, installation of malware, or further lateral movement within the environment. [1]
Mitigation
Dell has addressed this vulnerability in VxRail version 7.0.520 as part of DSA-2024-247. Users should upgrade to the fixed version immediately. No workarounds are documented. [1]
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Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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