Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU95141

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0172

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to this vulnerability, leading. An authenticated local user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerEdge Server BIOS: All versions

Precision Rack BIOS: All versions

External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000223727/dsa-2024-035-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-bios-for-an-improper-privilege-management-security-vulnerability

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.