How severe is CVE-2024-0166?

CVE-2024-0166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0166?

CVE-2024-0166 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0166?

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-2024-0166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15965.

When was CVE-2024-0166 published?

CVE-2024-0166 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0166

CVE-2024-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15965
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
Published: 2024-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in its svc_tcpdump utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0166?: Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in its svc_tcpdump utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-0166?: CVE-2024-0166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0166?: CVE-2024-0166 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0166?: 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-2024-0166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15965.
When was CVE-2024-0166 published?: CVE-2024-0166 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222010/dsa-2024-042-dell-unity-dell-unity-vsa-and-dell-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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