How severe is CVE-2024-29171?

CVE-2024-29171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29171?

CVE-2024-29171 affects Dell Bsafe Ssl-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29171?

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

Does CVE-2024-29171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26204.

When was CVE-2024-29171 published?

CVE-2024-29171 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29171

CVE-2024-29171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Ssl-j with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26204
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Ssl-j
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains an Improper certificate verification vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29171?: Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains an Improper certificate verification vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-29171?: CVE-2024-29171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29171?: CVE-2024-29171 affects Dell Bsafe Ssl-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26204.
When was CVE-2024-29171 published?: CVE-2024-29171 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226620/dsa-2024-221-security-update-for-dell-bsafe-ssl-j-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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