CVE-2024-22461: recoverpoint for Signature Bypass — Fix

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-347 CWE-347

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All
dell	recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000259765/dsa-2024-429-security-update-for-dell-recoverpoint-for-virtual-machines-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22461? +

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22461? +

CVE-2024-22461 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22461? +

CVE-2024-22461 affects products from dell, specifically: recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22461? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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