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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2022-34401

Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a...

Vulnerability Description

Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a parameter in order to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware M15 A6 Firmware< 1.4.3
DellAlienware M15 A6-
DellAlienware M17 R5 Firmware< 1.4.3
DellAlienware M17 R5-
DellG15 5525 Firmware< 1.4.3
DellG15 5525-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-34401?

CVE-2022-34401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a...

How severe is CVE-2022-34401?

CVE-2022-34401 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-34401?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Alienware M15 A6 Firmware, Dell Alienware M15 A6, Dell Alienware M17 R5 Firmware, Dell Alienware M17 R5, Dell G15 5525 Firmware.