Improper SMM Communication Buffer Verification in Dell PowerEdge and Dell Precision BIOS
CVE-2022-34412

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Poweredge Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 March 2023

Summary

Dell PowerEdge BIOS and Dell Precision BIOS are susceptible to an improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. This security issue could allow a local user with elevated privileges to exploit the flaw, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or triggering a denial of service. Organizations utilizing these products should assess their systems and apply relevant mitigations.

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:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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