CVE-2019-3764 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

An improper authorization vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 versions prior to specified versions could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-3764

This CVE involves an improper authorization vulnerability in Dell's Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) versions 7, 8, and 9.

What is CVE-2019-3764?

An improper authorization vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 versions prior to specific versions.
Exploitable by a remote authenticated iDRAC user with limited privileges.
Could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, including password hashes.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3764

CVSS Base Score: 5 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3764

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)
Vendor: Dell
Vulnerable Versions:
iDRAC7: < 2.65.65.65
iDRAC8: < 2.70.70.70
iDRAC9: < 3.40.40.40 and 3.36.36.36

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote authenticated iDRAC user with limited privileges could exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-3764 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update iDRAC7 to version 2.65.65.65 or higher.
Update iDRAC8 to version 2.70.70.70 or higher.
Update iDRAC9 to version 3.40.40.40 or 3.36.36.36 or higher.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user privileges on iDRAC.
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.
Conduct security training for iDRAC users.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Dell to address the vulnerability.