CVE-2023-28040

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.7 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jun 23, 2023
Updated: Jun 28, 2023
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2023-28040 is a vulnerability affecting Dell BIOS that allows local authenticated users with administrator privileges to bypass input validation. This flaw can be exploited to modify UEFI variables, potentially leading to significant system compromises. The vulnerability could be of great concern for organizations and individuals using Dell systems, especially if the affected BIOS version is not updated in a timely manner. It is essential to patch systems against this issue to prevent unauthorized modifications and potential security breaches.

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