CVE-2024-22461: Command Injection

Published Dec 13, 2024
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Updated

Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines 6.0.x contains an OS Command injection vulnerability. A low privileged remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by running any command as root, leading to gaining of root-level access and compromise of complete system.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines>5.0, <=6.0.x
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines=6.0-sp1
Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines=6.0-sp1_p1

Event History

Dec 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22461?

CVE-2024-22461 is considered a high-severity OS Command injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-22461?

To fix CVE-2024-22461, upgrade to the patched version of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines provided by Dell.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-22461?

CVE-2024-22461 affects versions 5.0 to 6.0.x of Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines.

4

Can CVE-2024-22461 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2024-22461 allows a low privileged remote attacker to execute commands as root, leading to potential system compromise.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-22461?

If exploited, CVE-2024-22461 could result in complete system compromise due to unauthorized root access.

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