CVE-2019-18579
CVE-2019-18579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Xps 7390 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-16
- Affected product: Dell Xps 7390 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Settings for the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) BIOS versions prior to 1.1.3 contain a configuration vulnerability. The BIOS configuration for the "Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot modules" setting is enabled by default. A local unauthenticated attacker with physical access to a user's system can obtain read or write access to main memory via a DMA attack during platform boot.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18579?
- Settings for the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) BIOS versions prior to 1.1.3 contain a configuration vulnerability. The BIOS configuration for the "Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) pre-boot modules" setting is enabled by default. A local unauthenticated attacker with physical access to a user's system can obtain read or write access to main memory via a DMA attack during platform boot.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18579?
- CVE-2019-18579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-18579 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18579?
- CVE-2019-18579 affects Dell Xps 7390 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18579?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-18579 published?
- CVE-2019-18579 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_7390_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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