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CVE-2024-47238: Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed compo

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-47238 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting embedded box pc 3000 firmware, edge gateway 3001 firmware, edge gateway 3002 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2024-12-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

dell embedded box pc 3000 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.25.0
Fixed in: 1.25.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
dell edge gateway 3001 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.19.0
Fixed in: 1.19.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
dell edge gateway 3002 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.19.0
Fixed in: 1.19.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
dell edge gateway 3003 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.19.0
Fixed in: 1.19.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
dell edge gateway 5000 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.29.0
Fixed in: 1.29.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
dell edge gateway 5100 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.29.0
Fixed in: 1.29.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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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-2024-47238?

embedded box pc 3000 firmware: upgrade to 1.25.0; edge gateway 3001 firmware: upgrade to 1.19.0; edge gateway 3002 firmware: upgrade to 1.19.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47238 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47238 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-2024-47238 affect?

CVE-2024-47238 affects embedded box pc 3000 firmware, edge gateway 3001 firmware, edge gateway 3002 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code executi

How urgent is CVE-2024-47238?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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