CVE-2024-29172: bsafe ssl-j — Fix

Description

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-833 CWE-833

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	bsafe_ssl-j	< 6.6
dell	bsafe_ssl-j	7.0 — 7.2.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226620/dsa-2024-221-security-update-for-dell-bsafe-ssl-j-multiple-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29172? +

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29172? +

CVE-2024-29172 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 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-2024-29172? +

CVE-2024-29172 affects products from dell, specifically: bsafe_ssl-j. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29172? +

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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