What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31222?

CVE-2022-31222 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-31222?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-31222. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Chengming 3900 Firmware CVE-2022-31222

MEDIUM

Memory Leak (CWE-401)

2022-09-12 security_alert@emc.com

Dell Denial Of Service Chengming 3900 Firmware Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Firmware Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 Firmware Inspiron 3910 Firmware Inspiron 5320 Firmware Inspiron 5420 Firmware Inspiron 5620 Firmware Inspiron 7420 Firmware Inspiron 7620 Firmware Optiplex 3000 Firmware Optiplex 3000 Thin Client Firmware Optiplex 5000 Firmware Optiplex 5400 Firmware Optiplex 7000 Firmware Optiplex 7000 Oem Firmware Optiplex 7400 Firmware Precision 3460 Small Form Factor Firmware Precision 3660 Tower Firmware Precision 5770 Firmware Vostro 3710 Firmware Vostro 3910 Firmware Vostro 5320 Firmware Vostro 5620 Firmware Vostro 7620 Firmware Xps 17 9720 Firmware

4.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.4 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 12, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.4

DescriptionNVD

Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash.

AnalysisAI

Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Memory Leak vulnerability could allow attackers to exhaust available memory leading to denial of service.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Memory Leak (CWE-401), which allows attackers to exhaust available memory leading to denial of service. Dell BIOS versions contain a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability. A local authenticated administrator user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by consuming excess memory in order to cause the application to crash. Affected products include: Dell Chengming 3900 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 3910 Firmware, Dell Inspiron 5320 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Ensure all allocated memory is properly freed. Use RAII patterns or garbage-collected languages.