CVE-2024-29171

Name: CVE-2024-29171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-12T02:15:10.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29171 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains an Improper certificate verification vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains an Improper certificate verification vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Bsafe Ssl-J	< 6.6
Dell	Bsafe Ssl-J	>= 7.0, < 7.2.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226620/dsa-2024-221-security-update-for-dell-bsafe-ssl-j-multiple-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29171?

How severe is CVE-2024-29171?

CVE-2024-29171 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29171?

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