CVE-2024-29172: dell bsafe_ssl-j Deadlock
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-02-2025Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-29172 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Deadlock vulnerability in dell bsafe_ssl-j. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-02-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 5.9–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-833DeadlockThe product contains multiple threads or executable segments that are waiting for each other to release a necessary lock, resulting in deadlock.
- CWE-667Improper LockingThe product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
Affected systems
Dell2 products
- bsafe_ssl-j< 6.6 | ≥ 7.0, < 7.2.1
- dell bsafe ssl-j≥ N/A, < 6.6 | ≥ 7.0, ≤ 7.2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory