CVE-2024-38304: Medium severity dell emc xc core xcx-r2 vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2024
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Updated

Dell PowerEdge Platform, 14G Intel BIOS version(s) prior to 2.22.x, contains an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Affected Software

62 affected components
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Emc Xc Core Xcxr2
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc940 System Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc940 System
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc740xd2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc740xd2
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc740xd System Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc740xd System
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc640 System Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Xc Core Xc640 System
All of the following
Dell Emc Xc Core 6420 System Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Xc Core 6420 System
All of the following
Dell Emc Storage Nx3340 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Storage Nx3340
All of the following
Dell Emc Storage Nx3240 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Emc Storage Nx3240
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Xe7440 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge Xe7440
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Xe7420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge Xe7420
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Xe2420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge Xe2420
All of the following
Dell Dss 8440 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Dss 8440
All of the following
Dell Poweredge C4140 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge C4140
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Mx840c Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge Mx840c
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Mx740c Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge Mx740c
All of the following
Dell Poweredge M640 \(for Pe Vrtx\) Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge M640 \(for Pe Vrtx\)
All of the following
Dell Poweredge M640 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge M640
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Fc640 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge Fc640
All of the following
Dell Poweredge C6420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge C6420
All of the following
Dell Poweredge T640 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge T640
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R940xa Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge R940xa
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R840 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge R840
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R740xd2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge R740xd2
All of the following
Dell Poweredge Xr2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge Xr2
All of the following
Dell Poweredge T440 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge T440
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R440 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge R440
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R540 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell Poweredge R540
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R940 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge R940
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R640 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge R640
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R740xd Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge R740xd
All of the following
Dell Poweredge R740 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell Poweredge R740

Event History

Aug 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38304?

The severity of CVE-2024-38304 is categorized as low since it involves information disclosure through access of memory location after the end of buffer.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38304?

To fix CVE-2024-38304, update the affected Dell PowerEdge Platform BIOS to version 2.22.x or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-38304?

CVE-2024-38304 affects various Dell PowerEdge platforms specifically with Intel BIOS versions prior to 2.22.x.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38304?

CVE-2024-38304 is classified as an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2024-38304?

No, CVE-2024-38304 requires local access for exploitation, making it a low privilege attack.

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