medium
6.7
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-39251: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 22 2023(Updated: )

Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. A local malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to corrupt memory on the system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Dell Inspiron 15 7510 Firmware<1.20.0
Dell Inspiron 15 7510
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Dell Inspiron 16 7610 Firmware<1.20.0
Dell Inspiron 16 7610 Firmware
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Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged Firmware<1.23.0
Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged Firmware
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Dell Latitude 5521 Firmware<1.27.0
Dell Latitude 5521 Firmware
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Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Firmware<1.23.0
Dell Latitude 7330
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Dell Precision 3561 Firmware<1.27.0
Dell Precision 3561 Firmware
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Dell Precision 5560 Firmware<1.25.0
Dell Precision 5560 Firmware
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Dell Precision 5760 Firmware<1.24.0
Dell Precision 5760 Firmware
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Dell Precision 7560 Firmware<1.27.0
Dell Precision 7560 Firmware
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Dell Precision 7760 Firmware<1.27.0
Dell Precision 7780
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Dell Vostro 15 7510 Firmware<1.20.0
Dell Vostro 15 7510
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Dell XPS 15 9510 Firmware<1.25.0
Dell XPS 15 9510 Firmware
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Dell XPS 17 9710 Firmware<1.24.0
Dell XPS 17 9710 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-39251?

    CVE-2023-39251 is classified as having a high severity level due to its potential to allow a local malicious user to corrupt memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-39251?

    To address CVE-2023-39251, it is recommended to update the affected Dell BIOS firmware to the latest version available from Dell support.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2023-39251?

    CVE-2023-39251 affects various Dell devices including Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, Vostro, and XPS models with specific firmware versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-39251?

    CVE-2023-39251 is an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in Dell BIOS.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2023-39251?

    Only a local user with high privileges can potentially exploit CVE-2023-39251 to corrupt the system memory.

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