SB2025052049 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Client Platform BIOS



SB2025052049 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Client Platform BIOS

Published: May 20, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025052049
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Uncaught Exception (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20054)

CWE-ID: CWE-248 - Uncaught Exception

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an uncaught exception in the core management mechanism for some Intel Processors. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43420)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to shared microarchitectural predictor state that influences transient execution. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.