CVE-2024-52537: dell dell client platform bios UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 11-12-2024Last modified 11-12-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-52537 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in dell dell client platform bios. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-12-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 11-12-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.3–6.7
- CVE.orgCNA6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-61UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) FollowingThe product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Affected systems
Dell4 products
- dell client platform bios≥ N/A, < 1.00.44, 1.00.28 | ≥ N/A, < 1.00.23,1.00.28
- dock_hd22q_firmware_update_utility< 1.00.23 | < 1.00.28
- dock_wd19_firmware_update_utility< 01.00.44 | < 01.00.28
- dock_wd22tb4_firmware_update_utility< 01.00.28 | < 01.00.44
1 vendor · 4 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227591/dsa-2024-351Vendor Advisory