Discover the Dell G7 17 7790 BIOS vulnerability (CVE-2020-5378) allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Learn about impacts, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Dell G7 17 7790 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.2 contain a UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code in System Management Mode (SMM).
Understanding CVE-2020-5378
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Dell's CPG BIOS affecting versions below 1.13.0.
What is CVE-2020-5378?
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to exploit the UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite flaw to execute arbitrary code in SMM.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5378
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.8, with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5378
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Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from a UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite vulnerability in Dell G7 17 7790 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.2.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
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