CVE-2024-42424: dell 7920_xl_rack_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.0v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 10-09-2024Last modified 10-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-42424 is a medium (CVSS 6.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in dell 7920_xl_rack_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-09-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Precision Rack, 14G Intel BIOS versions prior to 2.22.2, contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 5.3–6.0
- CVE.orgCNA5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell3 products
- 7920_xl_rack_firmware< 2.22.1
- dell precision rack bios≥ N/A, < 2.22.1
- precision_7920_rack_firmware< 2.22.1
1 vendor · 3 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227014/dsa-2024-327Vendor Advisory