CVE-2025-29989: Medium severity dell platform bios vulnerability

Published Apr 10, 2025
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Updated

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to BIOS upgrade denial.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Dell Client Platform BIOS
All of the following
Dell Precision 5820 Tower Firmware<2.42.0
Dell Precision 5820 Tower
All of the following
Dell Precision 7820 Tower Firmware<2.46.0
Dell Precision 7820 Tower
All of the following
Dell Precision 7920 Tower Firmware<2.46.0
Dell Precision 7920 Tower
All of the following
Dell Precision 7865 Tower Firmware<1.18.0
Dell Precision 7865 Tower

Event History

Apr 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29989?

CVE-2025-29989 has a high severity rating due to the potential for elevated privilege exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-29989?

To fix CVE-2025-29989, upgrade the affected Dell Client Platform BIOS to the latest version released by Dell.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-29989 have on my system?

CVE-2025-29989 may allow a high privileged attacker with local access to prevent BIOS upgrades, potentially leaving systems vulnerable.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-29989?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-29989; applying the firmware update is recommended.

5

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-29989?

CVE-2025-29989 affects the Dell Client Platform BIOS across various devices utilizing this BIOS version.

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