CVE-2022-32490: Input Validation

Published Jan 18, 2023
·
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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware<1.9.0
Dell Edge Gateway 3000
Dell Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware<1.19.0
Dell Edge Gateway 5000
Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware<1.15.0
Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000

Event History

Jan 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-32490.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32490?

The severity of CVE-2022-32490 is high.

3

How does CVE-2022-32490 affect Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware?

Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Firmware up to version 1.9.0 is affected by CVE-2022-32490.

4

How does CVE-2022-32490 affect Dell Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware?

Dell Edge Gateway 5000 Firmware up to version 1.19.0 is affected by CVE-2022-32490.

5

How does CVE-2022-32490 affect Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware?

Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 Firmware up to version 1.15.0 is affected by CVE-2022-32490.

6

Is Dell Edge Gateway 3000 vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490?

No, Dell Edge Gateway 3000 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490.

7

Is Dell Edge Gateway 5000 vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490?

No, Dell Edge Gateway 5000 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490.

8

Is Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490?

No, Dell Embedded Box Pc 3000 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-32490.

9

How can a local authenticated malicious user exploit CVE-2022-32490?

A local authenticated malicious user can exploit CVE-2022-32490 by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

10

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-32490?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-32490 at the following link: [https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204685](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204685)

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