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CVE-2024-45765

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.39%

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CVE-2024-45765 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows high privilege OS commands to be executed with a less privileged role; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellEnterprise Sonic Distribution>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6
DellEnterprise Sonic Distribution>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.2

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45765?
Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows high privilege OS commands to be executed with a less privileged role; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2024-45765?
CVE-2024-45765 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45765?
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