8.8
CWE
347 77 78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22461: Command Injection

First published: Fri Dec 13 2024(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.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EMC RecoverPoint>5.0<=6.0.x
EMC RecoverPoint=6.0-sp1
EMC RecoverPoint=6.0-sp1_p1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22461?

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

  • 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.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-22461?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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