Untrusted search path in Dell Client Platform for an Intel VROC
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-23489 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-426 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Precision 7960 Tower Hardware solutions / Firmware Precision 5860 Tower Hardware solutions / Firmware Precision 7960 Rack Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Dell |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU96054
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23489
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPrecision 7960 Tower: before 8.6.0.2003
Precision 7960 Rack: before 8.6.0.2003
Precision 5860 Tower: before 8.6.0.2003
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:dell:precision_7960_tower:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:precision_7960_rack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:precision_5860_tower:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
