#VU79401 Buffer overflow in PowerEdge Server BIOS and Precision BIOS - CVE-2022-34406

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#VU79401 Buffer overflow in PowerEdge Server BIOS and Precision BIOS - CVE-2022-34406

Published: August 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79401
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34406
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PowerEdge Server BIOS
Precision BIOS
Software vendor:
Dell

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Improper SMM communication buffer verification. A local privileged user can send a specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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