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MEDIUM · 5.6

CVE-2022-32484

Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.

Vulnerability Description

Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.

CVSS Score

5.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware Area 51M R1 Firmware< 1.21.0
DellAlienware Area 51M R1-
DellAlienware Area 51M R2 Firmware< 1.18.0
DellAlienware Area 51M R2-
DellAlienware Aurora R11 Firmware< 1.0.16
DellAlienware Aurora R11-
DellAlienware Aurora R12 Firmware< 1.1.16
DellAlienware Aurora R12-
DellAlienware Aurora R13 Firmware< 1.5.0
DellAlienware Aurora R13-
DellAlienware Aurora R10 Firmware< 2.3.1
DellAlienware Aurora R10-
DellAlienware Aurora R8 Firmware< 1.0.23
DellAlienware Aurora R8-
DellAlienware Aurora R9 Firmware< 1.0.20
DellAlienware Aurora R9-
DellAlienware M15 R1 Firmware< 2.14.0
DellAlienware M15 R1-
DellAlienware M15 R2 Firmware< 1.17.0
DellAlienware M15 R2-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-32484?

CVE-2022-32484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.

How severe is CVE-2022-32484?

CVE-2022-32484 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32484?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Alienware Area 51M R1 Firmware, Dell Alienware Area 51M R1, Dell Alienware Area 51M R2 Firmware, Dell Alienware Area 51M R2, Dell Alienware Aurora R11 Firmware.