CVE-2024-42638

CRITICAL

Published Aug 16, 2024 Modified Mar 17, 2025 CWE-798

Description

H3C Magic B1ST v100R012 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
h3c	magic_b1st_firmware	All
h3c	magic_b1st	All

References

Exploits

https://palm-vertebra-fe9.notion.site/H3C-Magic-B1STV100R012-was-discovered-to-contain-a-hardcoded-2a648569ee7f4df8b570632d11032337?pvs=74

Other References

https://www.h3c.com/cn/d_201609/956059_30005_0.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42638? +

H3C Magic B1ST v100R012 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-42638? +

CVE-2024-42638 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42638? +

CVE-2024-42638 affects products from h3c, specifically: magic_b1st, magic_b1st_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42638? +

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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