CVE-2024-45765

CVE-2024-45765 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows high privilege OS commands to be executed with a less privileged role; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45765?
Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version(s) 4.1.x, 4.2.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows high privilege OS commands to be executed with a less privileged role; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2024-45765?
CVE-2024-45765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45765 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45765?
CVE-2024-45765 affects Dell Enterprise Sonic Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45765?
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-2024-45765 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-45765 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41588.
When was CVE-2024-45765 published?
CVE-2024-45765 was published on 2024-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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