CVE-2022-32491

Name: CVE-2022-32491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-12T20:15:10.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32491 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client BIOS contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by manipulating an SMI to cause an arbitrary write during SMM.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Client BIOS contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by manipulating an SMI to cause an arbitrary write during SMM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

5.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Alienware Area 51m R1 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	Alienware Aurora R11 Firmware	< 1.0.16
Dell	Alienware Aurora R12 Firmware	< 1.1.16
Dell	Alienware Aurora R13 Firmware	< 1.5.0
Dell	Alienware Aurora R10 Firmware	< 2.3.1
Dell	Alienware Aurora R8 Firmware	< 1.0.23
Dell	Alienware Aurora R9 Firmware	< 1.0.20
Dell	Alienware M15 R1 Firmware	< 2.14.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R2 Firmware	< 1.17.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R3 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Alienware M15 R4 Firmware	< 1.13.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R1 Firmware	< 2.14.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R2 Firmware	< 1.17.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R3 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Alienware M17 R4 Firmware	< 1.13.0
Dell	Alienware X14 Firmware	< 1.5.0
Dell	Alienware X15 R1 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Alienware X15 R2 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Alienware X17 R1 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Alienware X17 R2 Firmware	< 1.7.0
Dell	Chengming 3980 Firmware	< 2.24.0
Dell	Chengming 3988 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Chengming 3990 Firmware	< 1.14.0
Dell	Chengming 3991 Firmware	< 1.14.0
Dell	G3 15 3590 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	G3 15 5590 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	G3 3579 Firmware	< 1.22.0
Dell	G3 3779 Firmware	< 1.22.0
Dell	G5 5000 Firmware	< 1.10.0
Dell	G5 5090 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	G7 17 7590 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	G7 17 7790 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware	< 1.19.0
Dell	Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Embedded Box Pc 5000 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 14 3467 Firmware	< 2.20.0
Dell	Inspiron 15 2-In-1 5582 Firmware	< 2.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 15 3567 Firmware	< 2.20.0
Dell	Inspiron 3277 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	Inspiron 3280 Firmware	< 1.16.0
Dell	Inspiron 3470 Firmware	< 2.24.0
Dell	Inspiron 3471 Firmware	< 1.11.0
Dell	Inspiron 3477 Firmware	< 1.21.0
Dell	Inspiron 3480 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Inspiron 3481 Firmware	< 1.18.0
Dell	Inspiron 3482 Firmware	< 1.15.0
Dell	Inspiron 3490 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Inspiron 3493 Firmware	< 1.23.0

Showing 50 of 290 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000203758Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000203758Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32491?

How severe is CVE-2022-32491?

CVE-2022-32491 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32491?

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