CVE-2022-34401
High
Description
Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a parameter in order to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductDell Alienware M15 A6 Firmware
PublishedJan 18, 2023
First seenJan 18, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121
How to fix
Update
- dell alienware_m15_a6_firmware1.4.3 or later
- dell alienware_m17_r5_firmware1.4.3 or later
- dell g15_5525_firmware1.4.3 or later
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dell alienware_m15_a6_firmware | v < 1.4.3 | 1.4.3 |
| dell alienware_m17_r5_firmware | v < 1.4.3 | 1.4.3 |
| dell g15_5525_firmware | v < 1.4.3 | 1.4.3 |
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