CVE-2024-45764

Name: CVE-2024-45764
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-08T16:15:23.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45764 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-304

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Enterprise Sonic Distribution	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6
Dell	Enterprise Sonic Distribution	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245655/dsa-2024-449-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45764?

How severe is CVE-2024-45764?

CVE-2024-45764 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45764?

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