How severe is CVE-2024-42425?

CVE-2024-42425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42425?

CVE-2024-42425 primarily affects Dell Precision 7920 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-2024-42425?

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

Does CVE-2024-42425 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42425 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39617.

When was CVE-2024-42425 published?

CVE-2024-42425 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42425

CVE-2024-42425 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Precision 7920 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39617
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Dell Precision 7920 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 Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42425?: Dell Precision Rack, 14G Intel BIOS versions prior to 2.22.2, contains an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-42425?: CVE-2024-42425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42425?: CVE-2024-42425 primarily affects Dell Precision 7920 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-2024-42425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42425 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42425 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39617.
When was CVE-2024-42425 published?: CVE-2024-42425 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227015/dsa-2024-328

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_7920_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:7920_xl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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