What is CVE-2024-47480?

CVE-2024-47480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Inventory_collector, classified under UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-18.

How severe is CVE-2024-47480?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Dell Inventory_collector

CVE-2024-47480

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation…

EPSS: 0.002 (9.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Dell Inventory_collector
Dell Inventory Collector Client — versions N/A

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-61 — UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

security_alert@emc.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47480?: CVE-2024-47480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Inventory_collector, classified under UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2024-47480?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.