CVE-2022-26858

Published Sep 6, 2022

Last updated 2 years ago

Overview

Description
Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input to an SMI in order to bypass security controls.
Source
security_alert@emc.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-287
security_alert@emc.com
CWE-287

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations