How severe is CVE-2024-0168?

CVE-2024-0168 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-2024-0168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0168?

CVE-2024-0168 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0168?

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-2024-0168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15967.

When was CVE-2024-0168 published?

CVE-2024-0168 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0168

CVE-2024-0168 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% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15967
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 a Command Injection Vulnerability in svc_oscheck utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to inject arbitrary operating system commands. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0168?: Dell Unity, versions prior to 5.4, contains a Command Injection Vulnerability in svc_oscheck utility. An authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to inject arbitrary operating system commands. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-0168?: CVE-2024-0168 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-2024-0168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0168?: CVE-2024-0168 affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0168?: 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-2024-0168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15967.
When was CVE-2024-0168 published?: CVE-2024-0168 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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