CVE-2024-8531

Summary

CVE-2024-8531 is a newly identified vulnerability classified as CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. This issue puts Data Center Expert software at risk, allowing an attacker to compromise the system by manipulating upgrade bundles. The bundles can contain arbitrary bash scripts that are executed with root privileges upon installation, exposing the data center to potential security breaches. This vulnerability underscores the importance of proper validation and verification of cryptographic signatures to safeguard against unauthorized code execution.

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