Input validation error in Dell BIOS



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-22429
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Dell BIOS
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU93217

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22429

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local authenticated user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dell BIOS: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221102/dsa-2024-020


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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