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CVE-2013-3582

7.6 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Dell BIOS on Dell Latitude D###, E####, XT2, and Z600 devices, and Dell Precision M#### devices, allows local users to bypass intended BIOS signing requirements and install arbit…

Published Aug 28, 2013dellCWE-119EPSS 2.59%

Overview

CVE-2013-3582 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dell latitude_d530. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Dell BIOS on Dell Latitude D###, E####, XT2, and Z600 devices, and Dell Precision M#### devices, allows local users to bypass intended BIOS signing requirements and install arbitrary BIOS images by leveraging administrative privileges and providing a crafted rbu_packet.pktNum value in conjunction with a crafted rbu_packet.pktSize value.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update latitude_d530 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3582?

CVE-2013-3582 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dell latitude_d530. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3582?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3582?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dell. Update latitude_d530 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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