CVE-2022-32482
MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32482 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable. . EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Alienware M15 R6 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R7 Firmware | < 1.10.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3900 Firmware | < 1.7.3 |
| Dell | G15 5510 Firmware | < 1.16.0 |
| Dell | G15 5511 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | G15 5520 Firmware | < 1.10.0 |
| Dell | G16 7620 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | G3 3500 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | G5 15 5500 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | G7 15 7500 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | G7 17 7700 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 5410 2-In-1 Firmware | < 2.15.2 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Firmware | < 1.6.1 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 3511 Firmware | < 1.18.2 |
| Dell | Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 Firmware | < 1.6.1 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3490 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3493 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3501 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3511 Firmware | < 1.18.2 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3520 Firmware | < 1.8.2 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3590 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3593 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3790 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3793 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3891 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3910 Firmware | < 1.7.3 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5300 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5301 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5310 Firmware | < 2.15.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5320 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5390 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5391 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5400 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5401 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5402 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5406 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5408 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5409 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5410 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5420 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5490 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5491 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5493 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5494 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5498 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5501 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5502 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5508 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5509 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5510 Firmware | < 2.15.2 |
Showing 50 of 189 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32482?
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.
How severe is CVE-2022-32482?
CVE-2022-32482 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32482?
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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