CVE-2024-38279 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Q: What is CVE-2024-38279?

CVE-2024-38279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-38279?

CVE-2024-38279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware, Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box.

Vulnerability Description

The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Motorola	Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware	<= 3.1.171.9
Motorola	Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306 CWE-288

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-165-19Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-165-19Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-38279?

CVE-2024-38279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.

How severe is CVE-2024-38279?

CVE-2024-38279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box Firmware, Motorola Vigilant Fixed Lpr Coms Box.