CVE-2024-0173
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2024-0173 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an improper parameter initialization vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of non-SMM stack memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an improper parameter initialization vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of non-SMM stack memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Poweredge R660 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R760 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6620 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Mx760c Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R860 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R960 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Hs5610 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Hs5620 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R660xs Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R760xs Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R760xd2 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge T560 Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R760xa Firmware | < 2.0.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe9680 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr5610 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr8610t Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr8620t Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr7620 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe8640 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe9640 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R6615 Firmware | < 1.7.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R7615 Firmware | < 1.7.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R6625 Firmware | < 1.7.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R7625 Firmware | < 1.7.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6615 Firmware | < 1.2.3 |
| Dell | Poweredge R650 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750xa Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6520 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Mx750c Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R550 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R450 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R650xs Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750xs Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge T550 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr11 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr12 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr4510c Firmware | < 1.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr4520c Firmware | < 1.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge T150 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge T350 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R250 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R350 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R6515 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R6525 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R7515 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R7525 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6525 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe8545 Firmware | < 2.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R740 Firmware | < 2.21.2 |
Showing 50 of 124 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-0173?
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an improper parameter initialization vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read the contents of non-SMM stack memory.
How severe is CVE-2024-0173?
CVE-2024-0173 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0173?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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