CVE-2024-28970
CVE-2024-28970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Vostro 5502 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26032
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Dell Vostro 5502 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell Client BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to platform denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28970?
- Dell Client BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with admin privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to platform denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28970?
- CVE-2024-28970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-28970 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28970?
- CVE-2024-28970 primarily affects Dell Vostro 5502 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28970?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-28970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26032.
- When was CVE-2024-28970 published?
- CVE-2024-28970 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_5502_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_5402_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_3660_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5509_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5502_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5409_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5402_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_27_7720_all-in-one_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_24_5420_all-in-one_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_16_plus_7640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_16_7640_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_14_plus_7440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:g7_7700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:g7_7500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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