SB2025033110 - Dell Connectrix MDS series update for Cisco bootloader vulnerability
Published: March 31, 2025
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20397)
CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper signature verification in the bootloader. An attacker with physical access to device or a user with administrative privileges can bypass NX-OS image signature verification and load unverified software.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.