CVE-2024-47240: secure connect Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.24 contains an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A local attacker with low privileges can access the file system and could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain write access to unauthorized data and cause a version update failure condition.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	secure_connect_gateway	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000237211/dsa-2024-407-dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47240? +

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.24 contains an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A local attacker with low privileges can access the file system and could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain write access to unauthorized data and cause a version update failure condition. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47240? +

CVE-2024-47240 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-47240? +

CVE-2024-47240 affects products from dell, specifically: secure_connect_gateway. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47240? +

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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