CVE-2024-39578

Name: CVE-2024-39578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-31T08:15:04.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39578 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1 contains a UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS versions 8.2.2.x through 9.8.0.1 contains a UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information tampering.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Powerscale Onefs	9.8.0.0
Dell	Powerscale Onefs	>= 8.2.2.0, < 9.7.1.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228207/dsa-2024-346-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39578?

How severe is CVE-2024-39578?

CVE-2024-39578 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39578?

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