CVE-2024-48016: secure connect Weak Crypto — Fix

Description

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The attacker may be able to use exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-327 CWE-327

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-2024-48016? +

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.24, contains a Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure. The attacker may be able to use exposed credentials to access the system with privileges of the compromised account. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-48016? +

CVE-2024-48016 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 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-2024-48016? +

CVE-2024-48016 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-2024-48016? +

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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