high
7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-26862: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jun 21 2022(Updated: )

Prior Dell BIOS versions contain an Input Validation vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input to an SMI in order to bypass security controls in SMM.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5<1.5.0
Dell Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5
Dell G15 5515 Firmware<1.6.0
Dell G15 5515 Firmware
Dell G5 SE 5505<1.11.0
Dell G5 SE 5505 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 27 7775 Firmware<2.16.1
Dell Inspiron 27 7775 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 5425 Firmware<1.2.1
Dell Inspiron 14 5425 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 22-3275 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 22-3275
Dell Inspiron 24-3475 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 24-3475 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 3180 Firmware<1.4.4
Dell Inspiron 3180 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 3185 Firmware<1.4.4
Dell Inspiron 3185 Firmware
Dell Inspiron<1.4.1
Dell Inspiron 3195 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 3505 Firmware<1.6.0
Dell Inspiron 3505 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 15 3515 Firmware<1.5.0
Dell Inspiron 3515 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Firmware<1.3.0
Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Dell Inspiron 3585 Firmware<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 3585 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 3595 Firmware<1.3.0
Dell Inspiron 3595 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 3785 Firmware<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 3785 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 5405 Firmware<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 5405
Dell Inspiron 5415 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 5415 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 24 5415 All-in-One Firmware<1.5.0
Dell Inspiron 24 5415 All-in-One
Dell Inspiron 5485 Firmware<2.8.0
Dell Inspiron 5485 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 5505 Firmware<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 5505
Dell Inspiron 5515 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 5515 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 5575 Firmware<1.6.0
Dell Inspiron 5575 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 5585 Firmware<2.8.0
Dell Inspiron 5585 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 7375 Firmware<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 7375 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 7405 Firmware<1.8.0
Dell Inspiron 7405 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 7415 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 7415 Firmware
Dell Inspiron 7425 Firmware<1.2.1
Dell Inspiron 7425
Dell Vostro 3405 Firmware<1.6.0
Dell Vostro 3405 Firmware
Dell Vostro 15 3515 Firmware<1.5.0
Dell Vostro 3515 Firmware
Dell Vostro 15 3525 Firmware<1.3.0
Dell Vostro 15 3525 Firmware
Dell Vostro 5415 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Vostro 5415 Firmware
Dell Vostro 5515<1.9.0
Dell Vostro 5515 Firmware
Dell Vostro 5625 Firmware<1.2.1
Dell Vostro 5625 Firmware

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26862?

    CVE-2022-26862 is rated as medium severity due to its potential to allow a local attacker to bypass security controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-26862?

    To fix CVE-2022-26862, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version specified in the Dell advisory.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-26862?

    CVE-2022-26862 affects various Dell systems including Alienware m15 R5 and G15 5515 with certain firmware versions.

  • Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-26862?

    No, CVE-2022-26862 can only be exploited by a locally authenticated user, not remotely.

  • What happens if CVE-2022-26862 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2022-26862 could allow an attacker to compromise system security by evading certain security controls.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203