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MEDIUM · 5.1

CVE-2024-0158

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

Vulnerability Description

Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify a UEFI variable, leading to denial of service and escalation of privileges

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware M15 R6 Firmware< 1.28.0
DellAlienware M15 R6-
DellAlienware M15 R7 Firmware< 1.28.0
DellAlienware M15 R7-
DellAlienware M16 R1 Firmware< 1.15.0
DellAlienware M16 R1-
DellAlienware M18 R1 Firmware< 1.15.0
DellAlienware M18 R1-
DellAlienware M18 R2 Firmware< 1.2.1
DellAlienware M18 R2-
DellAlienware X14 R2 Firmware< 1.12.1
DellAlienware X14 R2-
DellAlienware X16 R1 Firmware< 1.12.1
DellAlienware X16 R1-
DellAlienware X16 R2 Firmware< 1.2.0
DellAlienware X16 R2-
DellChengming 3900 Firmware< 1.20.0
DellChengming 3900-
DellChengming 3910 Firmware< 1.12.0
DellChengming 3910-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-0158?

CVE-2024-0158 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 admin privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify a UEFI variable, leading ...

How severe is CVE-2024-0158?

CVE-2024-0158 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-2024-0158?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Alienware M15 R6 Firmware, Dell Alienware M15 R6, Dell Alienware M15 R7 Firmware, Dell Alienware M15 R7, Dell Alienware M16 R1 Firmware.