high
7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-25537

First published: Mon May 22 2023(Updated: )

Dell PowerEdge 14G server BIOS versions prior to 2.18.1 and Dell Precision BIOS versions prior to 2.18.2, contain an Out of Bounds write vulnerability. A local attacker with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to exposure of some SMRAM stack/data/code in System Management Mode, leading to arbitrary code execution or escalation of privilege.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell PowerEdge R740 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R740 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge R740xd Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2
Dell PowerEdge R640 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R640 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge r940 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R940xa Firmware
Dell PowerEdge R540 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R540 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge r440 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R440
Dell PowerEdge T440 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge T440 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge XR2 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge XR2 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2
Dell PowerEdge R840 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R840 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge R940xa<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge R940xa
Dell PowerEdge T640 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge T640
Dell PowerEdge c6420 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge C6420
Dell PowerEdge FC640<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge FC640
Dell PowerEdge m640p Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge m640 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge MX740c firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge MX740c
Dell PowerEdge mx840c firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge MX840c
Dell PowerEdge c4140 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge c4140
Dell DSS 8440 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell DSS 8440 Firmware
Dell PowerEdge xe2420 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge XE2420 Firmware
Dell XE7420 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge xe7420 firmware
Dell PowerEdge xe7440 firmware<2.18.1
Dell PowerEdge xe7440
Dell emc storage nx3240 firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc storage nx3240
Dell emc storage nx3340 firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc storage nx3340
Dell emc xc core 6420 firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc xc core 6420
Dell emc xc core xc640 firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc xc core xc640
Dell emc xc core xc740xd firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc xc core xc740xd
Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD2 Firmware<2.18.1
Dell EMC XC Core XC740XD2 Firmware
Dell emc xc core xc940 firmware<2.18.1
Dell emc xc core xc940
Dell EMC XC Core XCX-R2<2.18.1
Dell EMC XC Core XCX-R2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-25537?

    CVE-2023-25537 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-25537?

    To fix CVE-2023-25537, update the Dell PowerEdge 14G server BIOS to version 2.18.1 or higher.

  • Which Dell products are affected by CVE-2023-25537?

    CVE-2023-25537 affects Dell PowerEdge 14G servers with BIOS versions prior to 2.18.1 and Dell Precision BIOS versions prior to 2.18.2.

  • Can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25537 remotely?

    No, exploitation of CVE-2023-25537 requires local access by the attacker.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-25537 classified as?

    CVE-2023-25537 is classified as an Out of Bounds write vulnerability.

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