CVE-2024-38279
CVE-2024-38279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37240
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38279?
- The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38279?
- CVE-2024-38279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-38279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38279?
- CVE-2024-38279 affects Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-38279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37240.
- When was CVE-2024-38279 published?
- CVE-2024-38279 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:motorola:vigilant_fixed_lpr_coms_box_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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