How severe is CVE-2024-42424?

CVE-2024-42424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42424?

CVE-2024-42424 primarily affects Dell Precision 7920 Rack Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42424?

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

Does CVE-2024-42424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39616.

When was CVE-2024-42424 published?

CVE-2024-42424 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42424

CVE-2024-42424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Precision 7920 Rack Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39616
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Precision 7920 Rack Firmware
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Precision Rack, 14G Intel BIOS versions prior to 2.22.2, contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42424?: Dell Precision Rack, 14G Intel BIOS versions prior to 2.22.2, contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-42424?: CVE-2024-42424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42424?: CVE-2024-42424 primarily affects Dell Precision 7920 Rack Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39616.
When was CVE-2024-42424 published?: CVE-2024-42424 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227014/dsa-2024-327

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_7920_rack_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:7920_xl_rack_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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