#VU102828 Incorrect default permissions in Dell Secure Connect Gateway - CVE-2024-47240

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102828

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47240

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local attacker with low privileges can access the file system and could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain write access to unauthorized data and cause a version update failure condition.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dell Secure Connect Gateway: before 5.26.00.18

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000237211/dsa-2024-407-dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

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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.