CVE-2024-29172: Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29172 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting bsafe ssl-j. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-833, CWE-667
Published	2025-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-12 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell bsafe ssl-j UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.6 · >= 7.0 and < 7.2.1

Fixed in: 6.6, 7.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bsafe-ssl-j || rpm -q bsafe-ssl-j || bsafe-ssl-j --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bsafe-ssl-j

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bsafe-ssl-j

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bsafe-ssl-j sudo apt install bsafe-ssl-j=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo apt-mark hold bsafe-ssl-j

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bsafe-ssl-j sudo dnf downgrade bsafe-ssl-j-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bsafe-ssl-j

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29172?

bsafe ssl-j: upgrade to 6.6, 7.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29172 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29172 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-29172 affect?

CVE-2024-29172 affects bsafe ssl-j. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Dell BSAFE SSL-J, versions prior to 6.6 and versions 7.0 through 7.2, contains a deadlock vulnerability. A remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a Denial of Service.

How urgent is CVE-2024-29172?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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