CVE-2022-34401 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Dell BIOS, affecting specific Alienware and G15 models. A local, authenticated attacker could exploit this by sending oversized input via an SMI, potentially achieving arbitrary code execution within SMRAM. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), exploitation requires high privileges and high attack complexity, but could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_a6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:g15_5525_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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