CVE-2023-39251

Name: CVE-2023-39251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-22T18:15:07.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to corrupt memory on the system. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to corrupt memory on the system.

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

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Inspiron 7510 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Inspiron 7610 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Latitude 5430 Rugged Firmware	< 1.23.0
Dell	Latitude 5521 Firmware	< 1.27.0
Dell	Latitude 7330 Rugged Firmware	< 1.23.0
Dell	Precision 3561 Firmware	< 1.27.0
Dell	Precision 5560 Firmware	< 1.25.0
Dell	Precision 5760 Firmware	< 1.24.0
Dell	Precision 7560 Firmware	< 1.27.0
Dell	Precision 7760 Firmware	< 1.27.0
Dell	Vostro 7510 Firmware	< 1.20.0
Dell	Xps 15 9510 Firmware	< 1.25.0
Dell	Xps 17 9710 Firmware	< 1.24.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217707/dsa-2023-342Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217707/dsa-2023-342Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39251?

Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to corrupt memory on the system.

How severe is CVE-2023-39251?

CVE-2023-39251 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39251?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-39251?

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Source: NVD / NIST