CVE-2025-29986
Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2025-29986
Vulnerability Description:
Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints vulnerability in Dell Common Event Enabler (CEE) 9.0.0.0, specifically within the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA).
Severity:
- CVSS v3 Score: 8.3 (High)
Known Exploit:
- An unauthenticated attacker with remote network access can exploit this vulnerability.
- Successful exploitation leads to Unauthorized access.
Remediation/Mitigation:
Apply Patch/Update: The primary remediation is to apply the security patch or update provided by Dell as soon as it becomes available. Monitor Dell’s security advisories for the release of a fix for CVE-2025-29986.
Network Segmentation: Implement network segmentation to isolate the Dell CEE and CAVA components. This reduces the attack surface by limiting the potential reach of an attacker who has gained unauthorized access to the network.
Access Control Lists (ACLs): Configure ACLs on network devices (firewalls, routers, switches) to restrict access to the CAVA component. Specifically, limit access to only authorized systems and users that require communication with CAVA.
Authentication and Authorization: If possible, enforce authentication for all communication channels with the CAVA component. Implement strong authorization mechanisms to verify the identity and permissions of entities attempting to interact with CAVA.
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): Deploy and configure IDS/IPS to detect and prevent potential exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-29986. Ensure that IDS/IPS rules are updated regularly to reflect the latest threat intelligence.
Monitor CAVA Logs: Regularly monitor CAVA logs for suspicious activity, such as unauthorized access attempts or unexpected communication patterns. Implement alerting mechanisms to notify security personnel of potential security incidents.
Disable Unnecessary Services: Disable any unnecessary services or features of the CAVA component to reduce the attack surface.
Temporary Mitigation (If patch is unavailable): Until a patch is available, consider disabling CAVA or placing it behind a VPN if the functionality is not critical and the risk is high. Analyze impact to production and other security controls.
Web Application Firewall (WAF): If CAVA has web functionality, then placing a WAF in front of it can protect from common web threats.
Assigner
- Dell [email protected]
Date
- Published Date: 2025-04-08 10:40:40
- Updated Date: 2025-04-08 18:13:53