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CVE-2024-38489


Dell iDRAC Service Module version 5.3.0.0 and prior contains Out of bound write Vulnerability. A privileged local attacker could execute arbitrary code potentially resulting in a denial of service (partial) event.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a LOW severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from dell organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2024-08-01T08:15:02.980

Last Modified

2024-08-02T13:54:55.697

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 3.1 (LOW)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-787

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application dell emc_idrac_service_module < 5.3.1.0 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For dell's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.