CVE-2022-24420
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24420 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution during SMM.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution during SMM.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Alienware 13 R3 Firmware | < 1.16.1 |
| Dell | Alienware 15 R3 Firmware | < 1.16.1 |
| Dell | Alienware 15 R4 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Alienware 17 R4 Firmware | < 1.16.1 |
| Dell | Alienware 17 R5 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Area 51m R1 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R8 Firmware | < 1.0.20 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R2 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R3 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R4 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M17 R2 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M17 R3 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M17 R4 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Alienware X15 R1 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Alienware X17 R1 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Edge Gateway 5100 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Embedded Box Pc 5000 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 3473 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 3573 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 5566 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3277 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3465 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3477 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3482 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3502 Firmware | < 1.7.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3510 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3565 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3582 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3782 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3379 Firmware | < 1.0.34 |
| Dell | Vostro 14 5468 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 15 5568 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3267 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3268 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3572 Firmware | < 1.14.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3582 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3660 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3667 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3668 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3669 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Wyse 7040 Thin Client Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Xps 8930 Firmware | < 1.1.21 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24420?
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution during SMM.
How severe is CVE-2022-24420?
CVE-2022-24420 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24420?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-24420?
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