CVE-2022-22566

Name: CVE-2022-22566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T20:15:12.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Select Dell Client Commercial and Consumer platforms contain a pre-boot direct memory access (DMA) vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary code on the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Select Dell Client Commercial and Consumer platforms contain a pre-boot direct memory access (DMA) vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Alienware Area 51m R1 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R3 Firmware	< 1.12.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R4 Firmware	< 1.6.2
Dell	Alienware M15 R6 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R6 Firmware	> 1.6.0, < 1.8.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R3 Firmware	< 1.12.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R4 Firmware	< 1.6.2
Dell	Chengming 3990 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Chengming 3991 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	G15 5510 Firmware	< 1.8.0
Dell	G15 5511 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	G3 3500 Firmware	< 1.12.0
Dell	G3 3590 Firmware	< 1.14.0
Dell	G5 5000 Firmware	< 1.4.0
Dell	G5 5500 Firmware	< 1.12.0
Dell	G7 7500 Firmware	< 1.11.1
Dell	G7 7700 Firmware	< 1.11.1
Dell	Inspiron 14 5410 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 14 5418 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 15 5510 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 15 5518 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 3490 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Inspiron 3493 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	Inspiron 3501 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 3511 Firmware	< 1.8.0
Dell	Inspiron 3590 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Inspiron 3593 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	Inspiron 3790 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Inspiron 3793 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	Inspiron 3880 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Inspiron 3881 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Inspiron 3891 Firmware	< 1.4.1
Dell	Inspiron 5300 Firmware	< 1.10.0
Dell	Inspiron 5301 Firmware	< 1.12.0
Dell	Inspiron 5310 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 5390 Firmware	< 1.14.0
Dell	Inspiron 5391 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Inspiron 5400 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.10.0
Dell	Inspiron 5400 Aio Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Inspiron 5401 Firmware	< 1.10.0
Dell	Inspiron 5401 Aio Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Inspiron 5402 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Inspiron 5406 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Inspiron 5408 Firmware	< 1.10.0
Dell	Inspiron 5409 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Inspiron 5410 Firmware	< 2.6.1
Dell	Inspiron 5490 Firmware	< 1.16.1
Dell	Inspiron 5490 Aio Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 5491 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.12.1

Showing 50 of 216 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000195905/dsa-2022-028Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000195905/dsa-2022-028Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22566?

How severe is CVE-2022-22566?

CVE-2022-22566 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22566?

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