How severe is CVE-2024-28962?

CVE-2024-28962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28962?

CVE-2024-28962 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26024.

When was CVE-2024-28962 published?

CVE-2024-28962 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28962

CVE-2024-28962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26024
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update UWP, versions prior to 5.4, contain an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28962?: Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update UWP, versions prior to 5.4, contain an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-28962?: CVE-2024-28962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28962?: CVE-2024-28962 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26024.
When was CVE-2024-28962 published?: CVE-2024-28962 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227236/dsa-2024-169

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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