Incorrect Default Permissions in Dell Wyse Management Suite

Executive Summary

Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions before 2605.0.2 have an Incorrect Default Permission vulnerability. This means the software grants excessive permissions by default, allowing a low-privileged attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the system.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS). If the version is prior to 2605.0.2, the system is vulnerable. Run commands like 'wms --version' or check installed packages via package managers (e.g., 'rpm -qa | grep wyse' or 'dpkg -l | grep wyse').

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher-level access to the system, potentially allowing them to install malicious software, steal data, or disrupt operations. Since it requires local access, physical or network-based access to the system is needed.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations using affected WMS versions may fail compliance audits due to inadequate access controls.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Wyse Management Suite to version 2605.0.2 or later to address the Incorrect Default Permission vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are in place to limit local access for low privileged users.

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