CVE-2023-32572 (GCVE-0-2023-32572)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-02 23:09 – Updated: 2024-09-23 13:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
FlashArray pgroup Retention Lock SafeMode Protection
Summary
A flaw exists in FlashArray Purity wherein under limited circumstances, an array administrator can alter the retention lock of a pgroup and disable pgroup SafeMode protection.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-23 13:38 UTC
CWE
- CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage | FlashArray Purity |
Affected:
6.3.0 , ≤ 6.3.7
(custom)
Affected: 6.4.0 , ≤ 6.4.1 (custom) |
guessed |
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