CVE-2021-36324 describes an improper input validation vulnerability within Dell BIOS, allowing a local authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in SMRAM via a System Management Interrupt (SMI). Rated 6.7 MEDIUM, this vulnerability requires high privileges and local access, but successful exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.13.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_13_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.13.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_15_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.14.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_15_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.13.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_17_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.14.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_17_r5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.