CVE-2022-31222
First published: Mon Sep 12 2022(Updated: )
Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Chengming 3900 Firmware | <1.1.66 | |
| Dell Chengming 3900 | ||
| <1.2.0 | ||
| <1.2.0 | ||
| Dell Inspiron 3910 Firmware | <1.1.66 | |
| Dell Inspiron 3910 | ||
| <1.1.0 | ||
| <1.4.1 | ||
| <1.4.1 | ||
| <1.3.0 | ||
| <1.3.0 | ||
| Dell Optiplex 3000 Firmware | <1.1.66 | |
| Dell Optiplex 3000 | ||
| Dell Optiplex 3000 Thin Client Firmware | <1.0.7 | |
| Dell Optiplex 3000 Thin Client | ||
| Dell Optiplex 5000 Firmware | <1.3.62 | |
| Dell Optiplex 5000 | ||
| <1.0.13 | ||
| Dell Optiplex 5400 | ||
| Dell Optiplex 7000 Firmware | <1.3.62 | |
| Dell Optiplex 7000 | ||
| <1.3.62 | ||
| <1.0.13 | ||
| Dell Precision 3460 Small Form Factor Firmware | <1.3.62 | |
| Dell Precision 3460 Small Form Factor | ||
| <1.3.71 | ||
| <1.6.0 | ||
| Dell Vostro 3710 Firmware | <1.1.66 | |
| Dell Vostro 3710 | ||
| Dell Vostro 3910 Firmware | <1.1.66 | |
| Dell Vostro 3910 | ||
| <1.1.0 | ||
| <1.4.1 | ||
| <1.2.0 | ||
| <1.6.0 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31222?
CVE-2022-31222 is a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability found in Dell BIOS versions.
Who can exploit CVE-2022-31222?
A local authenticated administrator user can potentially exploit CVE-2022-31222.
How can CVE-2022-31222 be exploited?
CVE-2022-31222 can be exploited by consuming excess memory to cause the application to crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31222?
CVE-2022-31222 has a severity rating of medium (4.4).
How can I fix CVE-2022-31222?
To fix CVE-2022-31222, update your Dell BIOS versions to the latest available version.
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