CVE-2019-18579 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-18579, a high-severity vulnerability in Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 BIOS versions prior to 1.1.3, allowing unauthorized access to main memory. Find mitigation steps and patch details.
The BIOS versions earlier than 1.1.3 of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) have a vulnerability in the configuration settings that could allow unauthorized access to main memory.
Understanding CVE-2019-18579
What is CVE-2019-18579?
CVE-2019-18579 is a vulnerability found in BIOS versions prior to 1.1.3 of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390) that enables unauthorized access to main memory through a DMA attack during the boot process.
The Impact of CVE-2019-18579
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.6, indicating a high severity level. It allows an attacker with physical access to the system to potentially read or write to main memory, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-18579
Vulnerability Description
The default BIOS configuration setting