medium
6.5
CWE
788
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-38304

First published: Thu Aug 29 2024(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.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Dell EMC XC Core XCX-R2<2.22.1
Dell EMC XC Core XCX-R2
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Dell EMC XC Core XC940 System<2.22.2
Dell EMC XC Core XC940 System
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Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD2 Firmware
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Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD System<2.22.2
Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD System
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Dell EMC XC Core XC640 System<2.22.2
Dell EMC XC Core XC640 System
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Dell EMC XC Core 6420 System Firmware<2.22.2
Dell EMC XC Core 6420 System
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Dell NX3340 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell emc storage nx3340
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Dell NX3240 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell emc storage nx3240
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Dell PowerEdge xe7440<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge xe7440 firmware
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Dell XE7420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge xe7420 firmware
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Dell PowerEdge XE2420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge xe2420 firmware
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Dell DSS 8440 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell DSS 8440 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge C4140 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge C4140
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Dell PowerEdge MX840c Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge mx840c firmware
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Dell PowerEdge MX740c Firmware<2.22.1
Dell MX740c
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Dell PowerEdge m640 (for pe vrtx) firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge m640
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Dell PowerEdge m640<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge m640 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge FC640<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge FC640
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Dell PowerEdge C6420 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge c6420 firmware
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Dell PowerEdge T640 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge T640
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Dell PowerEdge R940xa<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge R940xa
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Dell PowerEdge R840 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge R840 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge XR2 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge XR2 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge T440<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge T440 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R440 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge R440 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R540 Firmware<2.22.1
Dell PowerEdge R540 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R940 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge R940xa Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R640 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge R640 Firmware
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Dell PowerEdge R740xd Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2
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Dell PowerEdge R740 Firmware<2.22.2
Dell PowerEdge R740 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38304?

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

  • 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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