What is CVE-2022-34460?

CVE-2022-34460 is a vulnerability in prior Dell BIOS versions that allows a local authenticated user to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-34460?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-34460 by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34460?

CVE-2022-34460 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

Which Dell products are affected by CVE-2022-34460?

Dell G5 Se 5505, Dell Inspiron 27 7775, Dell Inspiron 3180, Dell Inspiron 3185, Dell Inspiron 3275, Dell Inspiron 3475, Dell Inspiron 3505, Dell Inspiron 3515, Dell Inspiron 3585, Dell Inspiron 3595, Dell Inspiron 3785, Dell Inspiron 5405, Dell Inspiron 5415, Dell Inspiron 5485, Dell Inspiron 5505, Dell Inspiron 5515, Dell Inspiron 5585, Dell Inspiron 7375, Dell Inspiron 7405 2-in-1, Dell Inspiron 7415, Dell Vostro 3405, Dell Vostro 3515, Dell Vostro 5415, Dell Vostro 5515.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34460?

To fix CVE-2022-34460, update the affected Dell BIOS versions to the latest available version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-34460

high

7.8

CWE

18/1/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-34460: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 18 2023(Updated: )

Prior Dell BIOS versions contain 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell G5 Se 5505 Firmware	<1.12.1
Dell G5 Se 5505
Dell Inspiron 27 7775 Firmware	<2.17.0
Dell Inspiron 27 7775
Dell Inspiron 3180 Firmware	<1.5.0
Dell Inspiron 3180
Dell Inspiron 3185 Firmware	<1.5.0
Dell Inspiron 3185
Dell Inspiron 3195 2-in-1 Firmware	<1.5.0
Dell Inspiron 3195 2-in-1
Dell Inspiron 3275 Firmware	<1.9.1
Dell Inspiron 3275
Dell Inspiron 3475 Firmware	<1.9.1
Dell Inspiron 3475
Dell Inspiron 3505 Firmware	<1.8.0
Dell Inspiron 3505
Dell Inspiron 3515 Firmware	<1.7.0
Dell Inspiron 3515
Dell Inspiron 3585 Firmware	<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 3585
Dell Inspiron 3595 Firmware	<1.4.0
Dell Inspiron 3595
Dell Inspiron 3785 Firmware	<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 3785
Dell Inspiron 5405 Firmware	<1.8.1
Dell Inspiron 5405
Dell Inspiron 5415 Firmware	<1.12.0
Dell Inspiron 5415
Dell Inspiron 5485 Firmware	<2.10.1
Dell Inspiron 5485
Dell Inspiron 5485 2-in-1 Firmware	<2.10.1
Dell Inspiron 5485 2-in-1
Dell Inspiron 5505 Firmware	<1.8.1
Dell Inspiron 5505
Dell Inspiron 5515 Firmware	<1.12.0
Dell Inspiron 5515
Dell Inspiron 5585 Firmware	<2.10.1
Dell Inspiron 5585
Dell Inspiron 7375 Firmware	<1.9.0
Dell Inspiron 7375
Dell Inspiron 7405 2-in-1 Firmware	<1.9.1
Dell Inspiron 7405 2-in-1
Dell Inspiron 7415 Firmware	<1.12.0
Dell Inspiron 7415
Dell Vostro 3405 Firmware	<1.8.0
Dell Vostro 3405
Dell Vostro 3515 Firmware	<1.7.0
Dell Vostro 3515
Dell Vostro 5415 Firmware	<1.12.0
Dell Vostro 5415
Dell Vostro 5515 Firmware	<1.12.0
Dell Vostro 5515

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204686

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34460?
CVE-2022-34460 is a vulnerability in prior Dell BIOS versions that allows a local authenticated user to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-34460?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-34460 by using an SMI to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34460?
CVE-2022-34460 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
Which Dell products are affected by CVE-2022-34460?
Dell G5 Se 5505, Dell Inspiron 27 7775, Dell Inspiron 3180, Dell Inspiron 3185, Dell Inspiron 3275, Dell Inspiron 3475, Dell Inspiron 3505, Dell Inspiron 3515, Dell Inspiron 3585, Dell Inspiron 3595, Dell Inspiron 3785, Dell Inspiron 5405, Dell Inspiron 5415, Dell Inspiron 5485, Dell Inspiron 5505, Dell Inspiron 5515, Dell Inspiron 5585, Dell Inspiron 7375, Dell Inspiron 7405 2-in-1, Dell Inspiron 7415, Dell Vostro 3405, Dell Vostro 3515, Dell Vostro 5415, Dell Vostro 5515.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34460?
To fix CVE-2022-34460, update the affected Dell BIOS versions to the latest available version.