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CVE-2024-38490

5.8 · MEDIUM
Published Aug 1, 2024 dell CWE-787 EPSS 0.16% (6th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-38490 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dell emc_idrac_service_module. It was published on August 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior, contain a Out of bound Write Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service event.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update emc_idrac_service_module 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 emc_idrac_service_module >= 0, < 5.3.1.0 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38490?

CVE-2024-38490 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dell emc_idrac_service_module. It was published on August 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38490?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, 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-2024-38490?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update emc_idrac_service_module 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-38490?

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