How severe is CVE-2024-32856?

CVE-2024-32856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-32856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32856?

CVE-2024-32856 primarily affects Dell Xps 8960 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32856?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-32856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30642.

When was CVE-2024-32856 published?

CVE-2024-32856 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32856

CVE-2024-32856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Xps 8960 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30642
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Xps 8960 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32856?: Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-32856?: CVE-2024-32856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-32856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32856?: CVE-2024-32856 primarily affects Dell Xps 8960 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-32856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30642.
When was CVE-2024-32856 published?: CVE-2024-32856 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221745/dsa-2024-067

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_8960_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_8950_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_3502_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_3521_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_3510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:aurora_r16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x17_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x17_r1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x15_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x15_r1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_x14_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m17_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_r4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_r3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_ryzen_edition_r14_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r15_amd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r13_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r12_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r11_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_aurora_r10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_area_51m_r2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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