DSA-2024-118: Security Update for Dell ObjectScale XF960 PowerEdge Vulnerabilities

Summary: Dell ObjectScale XF960 remediation is available for security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

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Impact

Medium

Details

Third Party Component CVE ID More Information
Intel 4th Generation Xeon® Scalable Processors CVE-2023-29153 INTEL-SA-01003 This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. 
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS CVE-2024-0162 DSA-2024-004
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS CVE-2024-0163 DSA-2024-003
 

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Affected Products & Remediation

Product Software/Firmware Affected Versions Remediated Versions Link
Dell ObjectScale XF960 PowerEdge BIOS Version prior to 2.0.0 Version 2.0.0 or later https://solve.dell.com/solve/home/ObjectScale
Product Software/Firmware Affected Versions Remediated Versions Link
Dell ObjectScale XF960 PowerEdge BIOS Version prior to 2.0.0 Version 2.0.0 or later https://solve.dell.com/solve/home/ObjectScale
 
  • The affected BIOS versions are found in XF960 Firmware Catalogs v1.0.0 and v1.1.0.
  • The remediated BIOS versions are found in the XF960 Firmware Catalog v1.2.0 and newer.
    • Dell recommends you use the latest Firmware Catalog when performing firmware upgrades.  
  • The BIOS version can be identified by logging in to iDRAC UI > Dashboard > System Information section.
    • The iDRAC UI can be accessed by connecting to the iDRAC IP of each node from a web browser.
  • The firmware binaries and the firmware upgrade procedure are available under the “Link to Update” ObjectScale Solve page.
    • The binaries are under “Tools and Downloads > DSU Firmware Catalog/Bundle Releases”.
    • The upgrade procedure is under “Miscellaneous > ‘How To’ Procedures > Update ObjectScale Appliance Firmware”.
  • Open a case with Technical Support if further assistance is required.

Revision History

    RevisionDateDescription
    1.02024-07-04Initial Release

       

      Related Information

      Dell Security Advisories and Notices
      Dell Vulnerability Response Policy
      CVSS Scoring Guide

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      Affected Products

      ObjectScale, ObjectScale Appliance Series, ObjectScale Appliance Software, ObjectScale Appliance XF960, ObjectScale Product Family, ObjectScale Software Bundle, ObjectScale Software Series
      Article Properties
      Article Number: 000226636
      Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
      Last Modified: 19 Sept 2025
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