CVE-2024-0163

Description

Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access to otherwise unauthorized resources.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell PowerEdge BIOS Intel 16G
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222756/dsa-2024-003-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-bios-for-a-time-of-check-time-of-use-toctou-vulnerability vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0163?
CVE-2024-0163 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0163?
To fix CVE-2024-0163, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-0163 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-0163 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-0163?
CVE-2024-0163 affects Dell PowerEdge BIOS Intel 16G.
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