Dell BIOS Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

CVE-2024-22429

Summary

The BIOS firmware provided by Dell is affected by an improper input validation vulnerability. This issue allows a local, authenticated attacker who possesses admin privileges to exploit the vulnerability, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. Such exploitation can pose significant risks to the integrity and availability of the system, allowing attackers to potentially manipulate the environment beyond intended security measures. Users are advised to review their BIOS versions and apply appropriate patches or mitigations provided by Dell.

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