Improper SMM Communication Buffer Verification in Dell PowerEdge and Precision BIOS
CVE-2022-34411

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Poweredge Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 March 2023

What is CVE-2022-34411?

The Dell PowerEdge and Precision BIOS are affected by a vulnerability that involves improper verification of the System Management Mode (SMM) communication buffer. This security flaw allows a local user with elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code or potentially induce a denial of service condition, compromising the integrity and availability of the system.

Affected Version(s)

PowerEdge Platform 14G,15G

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000206296/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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