How severe is CVE-2024-38296?

CVE-2024-38296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38296?

CVE-2024-38296 affects Dell Intel Management Engine Firmware Update Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38296?

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

Does CVE-2024-38296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37710.

When was CVE-2024-38296 published?

CVE-2024-38296 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38296

CVE-2024-38296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Intel Management Engine Firmware Update Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37710
Affected product: Dell Intel Management Engine Firmware Update Utility
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Edge Gateway 3200, versions prior to 15.40.30.2879, and Edge Gateway 5200, versions prior to 12.0.94.2380, contain an Exposure of Sensitive Information in Shared Microarchitectural Structures during Transient Execution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38296?: Dell Edge Gateway 3200, versions prior to 15.40.30.2879, and Edge Gateway 5200, versions prior to 12.0.94.2380, contain an Exposure of Sensitive Information in Shared Microarchitectural Structures during Transient Execution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information exposure.
How severe is CVE-2024-38296?: CVE-2024-38296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38296?: CVE-2024-38296 affects Dell Intel Management Engine Firmware Update Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37710.
When was CVE-2024-38296 published?: CVE-2024-38296 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000250949/dsa-2024-345-security-update-for-dell-networking-edge-gateway-5200-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

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