CVE-2024-0161

CVE-2024-0161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Poweredge T360 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary writes to SMRAM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0161?
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary writes to SMRAM.
How severe is CVE-2024-0161?
CVE-2024-0161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0161?
CVE-2024-0161 primarily affects Dell Poweredge T360 Firmware. In total, 86 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-0161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15960.
When was CVE-2024-0161 published?
CVE-2024-0161 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (86)

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