Vulnerability Description
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with administrator privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Alienware Area 51M R1 Firmware | < 1.26.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Area 51M R1 | - |
| Dell | Alienware Area 51M R2 Firmware | < 1.22.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Area 51M R2 | - |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R11 Firmware | < 1.0.20 |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R11 | - |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R12 Firmware | < 1.1.20 |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R12 | - |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R13 Firmware | < 1.12.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R13 | - |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R15 Firmware | < 1.1.0 |
| Dell | Alienware Aurora R15 | - |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R2 Firmware | < 1.22.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R2 | - |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R3 Firmware | < 1.23.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R3 | - |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R4 Firmware | < 1.17.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R4 | - |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R6 Firmware | < 1.21.0 |
| Dell | Alienware M15 R6 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212204/dsa-2023-099-dell-client-biosVendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212204/dsa-2023-099-dell-client-biosVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28030?
CVE-2023-28030 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with administrator privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI ...
How severe is CVE-2023-28030?
CVE-2023-28030 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28030?
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.