Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Precision Rack BIOS for Intel Xeon Processor and Intel TDX Module



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-21853
CVE-2024-27457
CWE-ID CWE-1245
CWE-754
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Precision 7960 XL Rack
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Precision 7960 Rack
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper finite state machines in hardware logic

EUVDB-ID: #VU101936

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21853

CWE-ID: CWE-1245 - Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in hardware logic. A local unprivileged user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Precision 7960 XL Rack: before 2.4.4

Precision 7960 Rack: before 2.4.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000227013/dsa-2024-326


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.

2) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

EUVDB-ID: #VU98415

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27457

CWE-ID: CWE-754 - Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions. A local administrator can send specially crafted data to the application and disclose sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Precision 7960 XL Rack: before 2.4.4

Precision 7960 Rack: before 2.4.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000227013/dsa-2024-326


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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