8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-32486: Input Validation

First published: Thu Sep 15 2022(Updated: )

Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell BIOS<2.21.0
Dell Precision 5820 Tower Firmware
Dell BIOS<2.25.0
Dell Precision 7820 Tower Firmware
Dell Precision 7920 XL Tower

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-32486?

    CVE-2022-32486 is a vulnerability in Dell BIOS that allows a local authenticated malicious user to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-32486?

    CVE-2022-32486 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-32486?

    Dell BIOS versions up to and excluding 2.21.0 and 2.25.0 are affected by CVE-2022-32486.

  • How can the CVE-2022-32486 vulnerability be exploited?

    A local authenticated malicious user can exploit the CVE-2022-32486 vulnerability by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

  • Is Dell Precision 5820 Tower affected by CVE-2022-32486?

    No, Dell Precision 5820 Tower is not affected by CVE-2022-32486.

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