CVE-2022-34401
CVE-2022-34401 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware M15 A6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Dell Alienware M15 A6 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a parameter in order to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-34401?
- Dell BIOS contains a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by using an SMI to send larger than expected input to a parameter in order to gain arbitrary code execution in SMRAM.
- How severe is CVE-2022-34401?
- CVE-2022-34401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-34401 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-34401?
- CVE-2022-34401 primarily affects Dell Alienware M15 A6 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-34401?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-34401 published?
- CVE-2022-34401 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_a6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:g15_5525_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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