CVE-2013-3582

Name: CVE-2013-3582
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-28T13:13:58.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3582 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Dell BIOS on Dell Latitude D###, E####, XT2, and Z600 devices, and Dell Precision M#### devices, allows local users to bypass intended BIOS signing requirements and install arbitrary BIOS images by leveraging administrative privileges and providing a crafted rbu_packet.pktNum value in conjunction with a crafted rbu_packet.pktSize value.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Dell BIOS on Dell Latitude D###, E####, XT2, and Z600 devices, and Dell Precision M#### devices, allows local users to bypass intended BIOS signing requirements and install arbitrary BIOS images by leveraging administrative privileges and providing a crafted rbu_packet.pktNum value in conjunction with a crafted rbu_packet.pktSize value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Latitude D530	All versions
Dell	Latitude D531	All versions
Dell	Latitude D630	All versions
Dell	Latitude D631	All versions
Dell	Latitude D830	All versions
Dell	Latitude E4200	All versions
Dell	Latitude E4300	All versions
Dell	Latitude E5400	All versions
Dell	Latitude E5500	All versions
Dell	Latitude E6400	All versions
Dell	Latitude E6400 Atg	All versions
Dell	Latitude E6400 Atg Xfr	All versions
Dell	Latitude E6500	All versions
Dell	Latitude Xt2	All versions
Dell	Latitude Z600	All versions
Dell	Precision M2300	All versions
Dell	Precision M2400	All versions
Dell	Precision M4300	All versions
Dell	Precision M4400	All versions
Dell	Precision M6300	All versions
Dell	Precision M6400	All versions
Dell	Precision M6500	All versions

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/912156US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-99HSLAUS Government Resource
https://media.blackhat.com/us-13/US-13-Butterworth-BIOS-Security-Slides.pdfExploit
https://media.blackhat.com/us-13/US-13-Butterworth-BIOS-Security-WP.pdfExploit
https://www.blackhat.com/us-13/archives.html#Butterworth
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/912156US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-99HSLAUS Government Resource
https://media.blackhat.com/us-13/US-13-Butterworth-BIOS-Security-Slides.pdfExploit
https://media.blackhat.com/us-13/US-13-Butterworth-BIOS-Security-WP.pdfExploit
https://www.blackhat.com/us-13/archives.html#Butterworth

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3582?

How severe is CVE-2013-3582?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3582 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3582?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST