What is the severity of CVE-2024-28974?

CVE-2024-28974 is categorized with a low severity level.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28974?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28974, update your Dell Data Protection Advisor to a version that is newer than 19.9.

Who can exploit CVE-2024-28974?

CVE-2024-28974 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with remote access.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-28974?

The impact of CVE-2024-28974 may lead to a Denial of Service condition.

Which versions of Dell software are affected by CVE-2024-28974?

CVE-2024-28974 affects Dell Data Protection Advisor versions up to 19.9.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-28974

high

7.6

CWE

326

29/5/2024

4/2/2025

CVE-2024-28974: Weak Encryption

First published: Wed May 29 2024(Updated: )

Dell Data Protection Advisor, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	>=19.5<19.9
All of
Dell DP4400 Firmware	<=2.7.6
Dell DP4400
All of
Dell DP5900 Firmware	<=2.7.6
Dell DP5900 Firmware

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225088/dsa-2024-192-security-update-for-data-protection-advisor-and-powerprotect-dp-series-appliance-idpa-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 is categorized with a low severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28974?
To mitigate CVE-2024-28974, update your Dell Data Protection Advisor to a version that is newer than 19.9.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with remote access.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-28974?
The impact of CVE-2024-28974 may lead to a Denial of Service condition.
Which versions of Dell software are affected by CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 affects Dell Data Protection Advisor versions up to 19.9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 is categorized with a low severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28974?
To mitigate CVE-2024-28974, update your Dell Data Protection Advisor to a version that is newer than 19.9.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with remote access.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-28974?
The impact of CVE-2024-28974 may lead to a Denial of Service condition.
Which versions of Dell software are affected by CVE-2024-28974?
CVE-2024-28974 affects Dell Data Protection Advisor versions up to 19.9.