Vulnerability Description
Dell Inspiron 15 7579 2-in-1 BIOS versions prior to 1.31.0 contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Inspiron 15 7579 Firmware | < 1.31.0 |
| Dell | Inspiron 15 7579 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln322869/dsa-2020-215-dell-inspiron-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln322869/dsa-2020-215-dell-inspiron-Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5388?
CVE-2020-5388 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Dell Inspiron 15 7579 2-in-1 BIOS versions prior to 1.31.0 contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vu...
How severe is CVE-2020-5388?
CVE-2020-5388 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5388?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 15 7579.