CVE-2022-31222
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2022-31222 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Chengming 3900 Firmware | < 1.1.66 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Firmware | < 1.2.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 Firmware | < 1.2.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3910 Firmware | < 1.1.66 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5320 Firmware | < 1.1.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5420 Firmware | < 1.4.1 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5620 Firmware | < 1.4.1 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7420 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7620 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Dell | Optiplex 3000 Firmware | < 1.1.66 |
| Dell | Optiplex 3000 Thin Client Firmware | < 1.0.7 |
| Dell | Optiplex 5000 Firmware | < 1.3.62 |
| Dell | Optiplex 5400 Firmware | < 1.0.13 |
| Dell | Optiplex 7000 Firmware | < 1.3.62 |
| Dell | Optiplex 7000 Oem Firmware | < 1.3.62 |
| Dell | Optiplex 7400 Firmware | < 1.0.13 |
| Dell | Precision 3460 Small Form Factor Firmware | < 1.3.62 |
| Dell | Precision 3660 Tower Firmware | < 1.3.71 |
| Dell | Precision 5770 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 3710 Firmware | < 1.1.66 |
| Dell | Vostro 3910 Firmware | < 1.1.66 |
| Dell | Vostro 5320 Firmware | < 1.1.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 5620 Firmware | < 1.4.1 |
| Dell | Vostro 7620 Firmware | < 1.2.0 |
| Dell | Xps 17 9720 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202196Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202196Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31222?
Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash.
How severe is CVE-2022-31222?
CVE-2022-31222 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31222?
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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