CVE-2020-5363: High severity dell latitude 5300 firmware vulnerability
Select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an issue that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed through Dell's manageability interface without knowledge of the current BIOS Admin password. This could potentially allow an unauthorized actor, with physical access and/or OS administrator privileges to the device, to gain privileged access to the platform and the hard drive.
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What is CVE-2020-5363?
CVE-2020-5363 is a vulnerability that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed without knowledge of the current password on select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms.
Which Dell platforms are affected by CVE-2020-5363?
The Dell Latitude 5300, Latitude 5300 2-in-1, Latitude 5400, Latitude 5401, Latitude 5500, Latitude 5501, Latitude 7200 2-in-1, Latitude 7220, Latitude 7220ex Rugged Extreme Tablet, Latitude 7300, Latitude 7400, Precision 3540, Precision 3541, Precision 7540, Precision 7740, XPS 13 9300, XPS 7390 2-in-1, and XPS 7590 platforms are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5363?
CVE-2020-5363 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).
How can an unauthorized actor exploit CVE-2020-5363?
An unauthorized actor with physical access and/or OS admin privileges can exploit CVE-2020-5363 to change the BIOS Admin password without knowledge of the current password.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5363?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-5363 on Dell's support website.