CVE-2024-28962: update — Fix

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update UWP, versions prior to 5.4, contain an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-610 CWE-610

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	alienware_update	< 5.4
dell	command_update	< 5.4
dell	update	< 5.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227236/dsa-2024-169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28962? +

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update UWP, versions prior to 5.4, contain an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-28962? +

CVE-2024-28962 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28962? +

CVE-2024-28962 affects products from dell, specifically: alienware_update, command_update, update. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28962? +

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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