CVE-2022-26861

high-risk
Published 2022-09-06

Dell BIOS versions contain an Insecure Automated Optimization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input via SMI to obtain arbitrary code execution during SMM.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.9/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

G5 15 5587 Firmware
G5 5500 Firmware
G7 7500 Firmware
G7 7588 Firmware

Affected Vendors

Dell

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202194
Vendor Advisory https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202194
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high-risk
Severity 25/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 33/34 · Critical