Dell PowerProtect DD Vulnerability Could Lead to System Takeover
CVE-2024-37140

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Powerprotect Dd
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-37140?

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in Dell PowerProtect DD versions before 8.0 and certain LTS releases. This flaw can be targeted by remote attackers with low privileges, enabling them to execute arbitrary OS commands on the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation could allow adversaries to gain control over the system, posing a severe risk to data and service integrity. For detailed guidance on mitigation and security updates, consult Dell's official advisory.

Affected Version(s)

PowerProtect DD 7.0 <= 7.13

PowerProtect DD < 2.7.7

PowerProtect DD < 5.16.0.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226148/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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