How to fix CVE-2025-29989?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Is Precision 5820 Tower Firmware affected by CVE-2025-29989?

CVE-2025-29989 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Client Platform BIOS (CVSS 3.1). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

CVE-2025-29989

LOW

2025-04-10 [email protected]

3.1

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:36 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 10, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

LOW 3.1

Description

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to BIOS upgrade denial.

Analysis

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1328. Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to BIOS upgrade denial. Affected products include: Dell Precision 5820 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7820 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7920 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7865 Tower Firmware.

Affected Products

Dell Precision 5820 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7820 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7920 Tower Firmware, Dell Precision 7865 Tower Firmware.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.1

CVSS: +16

POC: 0

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