CVE-2024-47480: inventory — Fix

Description

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	inventory_collector	< 12.7.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000255700/dsa-2024-475

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47480? +

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47480? +

CVE-2024-47480 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47480? +

CVE-2024-47480 affects products from dell, specifically: inventory_collector. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47480? +

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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