#VU96274 Input validation error in PowerEdge Server BIOS and Precision Rack BIOS - CVE-2024-0161
Published: August 21, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96274
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0161
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PowerEdge Server BIOS
Precision Rack BIOS
PowerEdge Server BIOS
Precision Rack BIOS
Software vendor:
Dell
Dell
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.