How severe is CVE-2024-45764?

CVE-2024-45764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45764?

CVE-2024-45764 affects Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45764?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-45764 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45764 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41587.

When was CVE-2024-45764 published?

CVE-2024-45764 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45764

CVE-2024-45764 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-304.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41587
Weakness: CWE-304
Affected product: Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution
Published: 2024-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45764?: Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) a Missing Critical Step in Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass. This is a critical severity vulnerability so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2024-45764?: CVE-2024-45764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45764?: CVE-2024-45764 affects Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45764?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45764 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45764 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41587.
When was CVE-2024-45764 published?: CVE-2024-45764 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000245655/dsa-2024-449-security-update-for-dell-enterprise-sonic-distribution-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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