CVE-2024-38296
6.7 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-38296 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dell intel_management_engine_firmware_update_utility. It was published on November 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Dell Edge Gateway 3200, versions prior to 15.40.30.2879, and Edge Gateway 5200, versions prior to 12.0.94.2380, contain an Exposure of Sensitive Information in Shared Microarchitectural Structures during Transient Execution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update intel_management_engine_firmware_update_utility to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| dell | intel_management_engine_firmware_update_utility | >= 0, < 15.40.30.2879 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38296?
CVE-2024-38296 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dell intel_management_engine_firmware_update_utility. It was published on November 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-38296?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-38296?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update intel_management_engine_firmware_update_utility to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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