CVE-2024-32855 Memory corruption in CPG BIOS
A local high-privileged attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Dell Client BIOS to tamper with information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-32855?
CVE-2024-32855 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Dell Inspiron 3480 Firmware, published on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in an externally developed component. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-32855?
It affects 74 products.
Products include Dell Inspiron 3480 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 3580 Firmware, Dell Latitude 3120 Firmware, Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1 Firmware, Dell Latitude 3190 Firmware, Dell Latitude 3300 Firmware and 68 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-32855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-32855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-32855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57q2-23pw-7c8w.