Vulnerability identifier: #VU70710

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22558

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Precision Workstation 7910 Rack BIOS
Other software / Other software solutions
Precision Workstation 7920 Rack BIOS
Other software / Other software solutions
PowerEdge Server BIOS
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can create a specially crafted trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system or perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Precision Workstation 7910 Rack BIOS: All versions

Precision Workstation 7920 Rack BIOS: All versions

PowerEdge Server BIOS: All versions

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External links
http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000197971

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.