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CVE-2024-45765

Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution command injection

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 1.40%
  1. Published8 Nov 2024

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows high privilege OS commands to be executed with a less privileged role; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution≥ 4.1.0 < 4.1.6 · ≥ 4.2.0 < 4.2.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution≥ 4.1.6

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-45765 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45765 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.40%.

How severe is CVE-2024-45765?

CVE-2024-45765 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-45765?

Affected products include Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45765?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution 4.1.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.