CVE-2020-26186: High severity dell inspiron 5675 firmware vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2021
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Updated

Dell Inspiron 5675 BIOS versions prior to 1.4.1 contain a UEFI BIOS RuntimeServices overwrite vulnerability. A local attacker with access to system memory may exploit this vulnerability by overwriting the RuntimeServices structure to execute arbitrary code in System Management Mode (SMM).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dell Inspiron 5675 Firmware<1.4.1
Dell Inspiron 5675

Event History

Jan 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26186?

CVE-2020-26186 is a UEFI BIOS RuntimeServices overwrite vulnerability found in Dell Inspiron 5675 BIOS versions prior to 1.4.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26186?

CVE-2020-26186 has a severity rating of 6.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2020-26186 work?

An attacker with access to system memory can exploit CVE-2020-26186 by overwriting the RuntimeServices structure to execute arbitrary code in System Management Mode (SMM).

4

Which Dell Inspiron 5675 BIOS versions are affected by CVE-2020-26186?

Dell Inspiron 5675 BIOS versions prior to 1.4.1 are affected by CVE-2020-26186.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-26186?

To fix CVE-2020-26186, update your Dell Inspiron 5675 BIOS to version 1.4.1 or later.

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