CVE-2023-32461

Name: CVE-2023-32461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-15T07:15:09.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32461 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerEdge BIOS and Dell Precision BIOS contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to corrupt memory and potentially escalate privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerEdge BIOS and Dell Precision BIOS contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to corrupt memory and potentially escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Poweredge R660 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge C6620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Mx760c Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R860 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R960 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Hs5610 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Hs5620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R660xs Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xs Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xd2 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge T560 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge R760xa Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xe9680 Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr5610 Firmware	< 1.1.4
Dell	Poweredge Xr8620t Firmware	< 1.1.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr7620 Firmware	< 1.5.6
Dell	Poweredge Xe8640 Firmware	< 1.2.5
Dell	Poweredge R6615 Firmware	< 1.3.11
Dell	Poweredge R7615 Firmware	< 1.3.11
Dell	Poweredge R6625 Firmware	< 1.3.11
Dell	Poweredge R7625 Firmware	< 1.3.11
Dell	Poweredge R650 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R750 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R750xa Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge C6520 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge Mx750c Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R550 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R450 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R650xs Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge R750xs Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge T550 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge Xr11 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge Xr12 Firmware	< 1.10.2
Dell	Poweredge T150 Firmware	< 1.6.3
Dell	Poweredge T350 Firmware	< 1.6.3
Dell	Poweredge R250 Firmware	< 1.6.3
Dell	Poweredge R350 Firmware	< 1.6.3
Dell	Poweredge Xr4510c Firmware	< 1.10.4
Dell	Poweredge Xr4520c Firmware	< 1.10.4
Dell	Poweredge Xr4520c Firmware	1.10.4
Dell	Poweredge R6515 Firmware	< 2.11.4
Dell	Poweredge R6525 Firmware	< 2.11.3
Dell	Poweredge R7515 Firmware	< 2.11.4
Dell	Poweredge R7525 Firmware	< 2.11.3
Dell	Poweredge C6525 Firmware	< 2.11.3
Dell	Poweredge Xe8545 Firmware	< 2.11.3
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc450 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc650 Firmware	< 1.11.2
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc750 Firmware	< 1.11.2

Showing 50 of 53 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32461?

How severe is CVE-2023-32461?

CVE-2023-32461 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32461?

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