#VU92125 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in PowerEdge Server BIOS - CVE-2023-32460

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92125

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32460

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerEdge Server BIOS
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can trigger the vulnerability, bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerEdge Server BIOS: All versions

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219550/dsa-2023-361-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-bios-for-an-improper-privilege-management-security-vulnerability

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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.