CVE-2024-45764: enterprise sonic — Fix

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-304 CWE-304

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	enterprise_sonic_distribution	4.1.0 — 4.1.6
dell	enterprise_sonic_distribution	4.2.0 — 4.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245655/dsa-2024-449-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45764? +

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-45764? +

CVE-2024-45764 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45764? +

CVE-2024-45764 affects products from dell, specifically: enterprise_sonic_distribution. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45764? +

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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