CVE-2024-0173

Name: CVE-2024-0173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-13T17:15:47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Published: Mar 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0173?

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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Source: NVD / NIST