CVE-2018-11066

Dell EMC Avamar and Integrated Data Protection Appliance Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

published November 26, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A remote attacker can gain full access without even breaking a sweat! This CVE-2018-11066 vulnerability lurking in Dell EMC Avamar and IDPA versions means trouble for your data! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a hospital with an unlocked emergency exit โ€” anyone can waltz right in and start making changes without anyone noticing. In this case, the attacker has the power to execute arbitrary commands directly on the server! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any command they want, potentially leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or even complete server takeover. Your sensitive information might just end up in the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of it like a hospital with an unlocked emergency exit โ€” anyone can waltz right in and start making changes without anyone noticing. In this case, the attacker has the power to execute arbitrary commands directly on the server! This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on affected versions of Dell EMC Avamar Client Manager and IDPA, thus compromising the integrity and security of the server.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could run any command they want, potentially leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or even complete server takeover. Your sensitive information might just end up in the wrong hands! To mitigate this threat, ensure you upgrade to the latest patched version of Dell EMC Avamar or IDPA as soon as possible. Regularly audit your system for any unauthorized access and implement stringent firewall rules to limit external access. Stay proactive! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be one step closer to securing your system! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09906 ยท 95.5th percentile
Published
2018-11-26T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 NOV 20:00Z
    Dell EMC Avamar and Integrated Data Protection Appliance Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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