Deserialization of untrusted data in Dell EMC Common Event Enabler (Windows) for CAVATools



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-28964
CWE-ID CWE-502
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Common Event Enabler
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU93231

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28964

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in CAVATools. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Common Event Enabler: before 8.9.8.21

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000224987/dsa-2024-179-security-update-for-dell-emc-common-event-enabler-windows-for-cavatools-vulnerabilities


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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