CVE-2023-28039 Missing authorization in CPG BIOS
A local administrator can modify UEFI variables in Dell BIOS due to improper input validation, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-28039?
CVE-2023-28039 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware, published on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell BIOS contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with administrator privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to modify a UEFI variable.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28039?
It affects 434 products.
Products include Dell Alienware Area 51m R1 Firmware, Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware, Dell Alienware Aurora R11 Firmware, Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Firmware, Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Firmware, Dell Alienware Aurora R15 Firmware and 428 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-28039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28039 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v94j-vx24-gc9g.