How severe is CVE-2024-29172?

CVE-2024-29172 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29172?

CVE-2024-29172 affects Dell Bsafe Ssl-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29172?

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

Does CVE-2024-29172 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29172 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26205.

When was CVE-2024-29172 published?

CVE-2024-29172 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29172

CVE-2024-29172 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-667.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26205
Weakness: CWE-667
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 a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29172?: Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2024-29172?: CVE-2024-29172 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29172?: CVE-2024-29172 affects Dell Bsafe Ssl-j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29172 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29172 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26205.
When was CVE-2024-29172 published?: CVE-2024-29172 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)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_ssl-j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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