CVE-2024-38488: recoverpoint for Brute Force — Fix

Description

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains a vulnerability. An improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication vulnerability where a Network attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a brute force attack or a dictionary attack against the RecoverPoint login form and a complete system compromise. This allows attackers to brute-force the password of valid users in an automated manner.

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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:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-307 CWE-307

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-2024-38488? +

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains a vulnerability. An improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication vulnerability where a Network attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a brute force attack or a dictionary attack against the RecoverPoint login form and a complete system compromise. This allows attackers to brute-force the password of valid users in an automated manner. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38488? +

CVE-2024-38488 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-2024-38488? +

CVE-2024-38488 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-2024-38488? +

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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