Dell SONiC OS 4.x Command Injection Flaw - November 2024
CVE-2024-45763 Published on November 8, 2024
Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-45763 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2024-45763 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-45763
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Affected Versions
Dell Enterprise SONiC OS:- Before 4.1.6 is affected.
- Before 4.2.2 is affected.
- Version 4.1.0 and below 4.1.6 is affected.
- Version 4.2.0 and below 4.2.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.