CVE-2024-0161
HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2024-0161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary writes to SMRAM.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary writes to SMRAM.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Poweredge T360 Firmware | < 1.1.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R360 Firmware | < 1.1.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R650 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750xa Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6520 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Mx750c Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R550 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R450 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R650xs Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R750xs Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge T550 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr11 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr12 Firmware | < 1.13.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr4510c Firmware | < 1.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr4520c Firmware | < 1.14.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge T150 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge T350 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R250 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R350 Firmware | < 1.9.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R740 Firmware | < 2.21.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R740xd Firmware | < 2.21.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R640 Firmware | < 2.21.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R940 Firmware | < 2.21.2 |
| Dell | Poweredge R540 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R440 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge T440 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xr2 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R740xd2 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge R840 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R940xa Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge T640 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge C6420 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Fc640 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge M640 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge M640 \(Pe Vrtx\) Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Mx740c Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Mx840c Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge C4140 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Dss 8440 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe2420 Firmware | < 2.21.1 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe7420 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge Xe7440 Firmware | < 2.21.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R730 Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R730xd Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R630 Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge C4130 Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge R930 Firmware | < 2.14.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge M630 Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
| Dell | Poweredge M630 \(Pe Vrtx\) Firmware | < 2.19.0 |
Showing 50 of 86 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-0161?
Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary writes to SMRAM.
How severe is CVE-2024-0161?
CVE-2024-0161 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0161?
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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