Security Version Number Vulnerability in Dell Client Platform BIOS
CVE-2025-29989

3.1LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Dell Client Platform BiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2025

Summary

The Dell Client Platform BIOS has a significant vulnerability that allows an attacker with high privileges and local access to manipulate the Security Version Number. This vulnerability could enable exploitation that leads to the denial of BIOS upgrades, compromising system integrity. Users are encouraged to review their BIOS versions and apply available patches to mitigate potential risks. For more information, please refer to the official Dell security advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Dell Client Platform BIOS < 2.42.0

Dell Client Platform BIOS < 2.46.0

Dell Client Platform BIOS < 1.18.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000250131/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.1
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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