CVE-2023-28075
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28075 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contain a Time-of-check Time-of-use vulnerability in BIOS. A local authenticated malicious user with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by using a specifically timed DMA transaction during an SMI in order to gain arbitrary code execution on the system. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS contain a Time-of-check Time-of-use vulnerability in BIOS. A local authenticated malicious user with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by using a specifically timed DMA transaction during an SMI in order to gain arbitrary code execution on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Alienware M15 R7 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M16 Firmware | < 1.10.1 |
| Dell | Alienware M18 Firmware | < 1.10.1 |
| Dell | Chengming 3900 Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3901 Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3910 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3911 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3980 Firmware | < 2.32.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3990 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Chengming 3991 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | G15 5520 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | G16 7620 Firmware | < 1.18.0 |
| Dell | G3 3500 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G5 15 5500 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G5 15 5590 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G7 15 7500 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G7 15 7590 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G7 17 7700 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G7 17 7790 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | Precision 5680 Firmware | < 1.4.1 |
| Dell | Precision 5820 Tower Firmware | < 2.31.0 |
| Dell | Precision 7820 Tower Firmware | < 2.35.0 |
| Dell | Precision 7920 Tower Firmware | < 2.35.0 |
| Dell | Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware | < 1.13.0 |
| Dell | Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Embedded Box Pc 5000 Firmware | < 1.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 5410 Firmware | < 2.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 5418 Firmware | < 2.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 3511 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 5510 Firmware | < 2.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 5518 Firmware | < 2.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 24 5420 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 24 5421 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 27 7720 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3020 Small Desktop Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3020 Desktop Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3470 Firmware | < 2.32.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3480 Firmware | < 1.25.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3481 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3493 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3511 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3580 Firmware | < 1.25.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3581 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3583 Firmware | < 1.25.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3584 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3593 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3670 Firmware | < 2.32.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3780 Firmware | < 1.25.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3781 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
Showing 50 of 242 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28075?
Dell BIOS contain a Time-of-check Time-of-use vulnerability in BIOS. A local authenticated malicious user with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by using a specifically timed DMA transaction during an SMI in order to gain arbitrary code execution on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-28075?
CVE-2023-28075 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28075?
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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