CVE-2024-32856

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-06-13 12:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 07:30 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-06-13 12:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 07:30 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Dell Xps 8960 Firmware < 2.6.0
• Dell Xps 8950 Firmware < 1.19.0
• Dell Inspiron 3502 Firmware < 1.16.0
• Dell Inspiron 15 3521 Firmware < 1.14.0
• Dell Inspiron 15 3510 Firmware < 1.19.0
• Dell Aurora r16 Firmware < 2.7.0
• Dell Alienware x17 r2 Firmware < 1.20.0
• Dell Alienware x17 r1 Firmware < 1.22.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

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