CVE-2022-34391
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CVE-2022-34391 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client BIOS Versions prior to the remediated version contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Client BIOS Versions prior to the remediated version contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
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 Area-51 R5 Firmware | < 2.0.6 |
| Dell | Alienware Area-51 R4 Firmware | < 2.0.6 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000203882Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000203882Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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