Dell Client Platform BIOS Improper Access Control Vulnerability Allowing Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in Dell Client Platform BIOS, specifically in an externally developed component. This vulnerability involves improper access control applied to mirrored or aliased memory regions. A high-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue, leading to unauthorized code execution.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized code execution.

Remediation

Users can update to version 1.51.0 or later. For the Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme 7214, the update is available on the Dell Drivers & Downloads site.

Added: Jul 8, 2025, 5:42 PM
Updated: Jul 8, 2025, 5:42 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
10.0
exploitability
2.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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