CVE-2023-32453
LOWCVSS 3.9/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-32453 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability. A malicious user with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a security-critical UEFI variable without knowledge of the BIOS administrator. . EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell BIOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability. A malicious user with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a security-critical UEFI variable without knowledge of the BIOS administrator.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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 | 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 | G7 15 7500 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | G7 17 7700 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | Precision 5680 Firmware | < 1.4.1 |
| 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 3493 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3511 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3593 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3793 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3891 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 3910 Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5410 Firmware | < 2.20.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5493 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5593 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7300 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7490 Firmware | < 1.22.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7500 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7500 2-In-1 Black Firmware | < 1.19.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7501 Firmware | < 1.24.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7510 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 7610 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3140 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3301 Firmware | < 1.27.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3320 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3330 Firmware | < 1.15.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3340 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3400 Firmware | < 1.29.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3430 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3440 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3500 Firmware | < 1.29.0 |
| Dell | Latitude 3530 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
Showing 50 of 111 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-32453?
Dell BIOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability. A malicious user with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a security-critical UEFI variable without knowledge of the BIOS administrator.
How severe is CVE-2023-32453?
CVE-2023-32453 has a CVSS score of 3.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32453?
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.
How Strix Helps
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