How severe is CVE-2023-25942?

CVE-2023-25942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25942?

CVE-2023-25942 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-25942 published?

CVE-2023-25942 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25942

CVE-2023-25942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-664.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-664
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2023-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x-9.4.x contain an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability. A malicious network user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in SMB, leading to a potential denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25942?: Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.x-9.4.x contain an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability. A malicious network user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in SMB, leading to a potential denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-25942?: CVE-2023-25942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25942?: CVE-2023-25942 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25942 published?: CVE-2023-25942 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000211539/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerscale_onefs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerscale_onefs:9.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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