Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Networking VEP4600



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-32231
CVE-2022-26343
CWE-ID CWE-665
CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Networking VEP4600
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Initialization

EUVDB-ID: #VU72451

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32231

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the BIOS firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Networking VEP4600: before 4.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000224545/dsa-2024-196-security-update-for-dell-networking-vep4600-vulnerabilities


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72449

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26343

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Networking VEP4600: before 4.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000224545/dsa-2024-196-security-update-for-dell-networking-vep4600-vulnerabilities


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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