CVE-2024-28970
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2024-28970 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Client BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to platform denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Client BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to platform denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Vostro 5502 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Vostro 5402 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Precision 3660 Firmware | < 2.14.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5509 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5502 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5409 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 5402 Firmware | < 1.30.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 27 7720 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.11.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 24 5420 All-In-One Firmware | < 1.11.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 16 7640 2-In-1 Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Firmware | < 1.6.0 |
| Dell | G7 7700 Firmware | < 1.32.0 |
| Dell | G7 7500 Firmware | < 1.32.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-28970?
Dell Client BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to platform denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-28970?
CVE-2024-28970 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28970?
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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