CVE-2022-31224

Name: CVE-2022-31224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-12T19:15:09.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31224 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Protection Against Voltage and Clock Glitches vulnerability. An attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by triggering a fault condition in order to change the behavior of the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Protection Against Voltage and Clock Glitches vulnerability. An attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by triggering a fault condition in order to change the behavior of the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1247

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: Sep 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31224?

How severe is CVE-2022-31224?

CVE-2022-31224 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31224?

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-2022-31224?

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Source: NVD / NIST