CVE-2023-43088

Name: CVE-2023-43088
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-22T18:15:07.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43088 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client BIOS contains a pre-boot direct memory access (DMA) vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary code on the device. . EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Client BIOS contains a pre-boot direct memory access (DMA) vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with physical access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Precision 7865 Tower Firmware	< 1.5.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218223/dsa-2023-377Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218223/dsa-2023-377Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43088?

How severe is CVE-2023-43088?

CVE-2023-43088 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43088?

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-2023-43088?

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Source: NVD / NIST