Out-of-bounds write in Dell PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON BIOS
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Dell Edge Gateway BIOS, versions 3200 and 5200, contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to exposure of some code in System Management Mode, leading to arbitrary code execution or escalation of privilege.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON BIOS | N/A to before v1.05.10 | v1.05.10 | Patch available | CNA |
- PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON BIOS VendorDell Affected N/A to before v1.05.10 Fixed in v1.05.10 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:h:dell:edge_gateway_3200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_5200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 1.05.10 | Vulnerable | Dell |
| cpe:2.3:h:dell:edge_gateway_5200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Dell |
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_3200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:edge_gateway_3200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:edge_gateway_5200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.05.10 Vulnerable ·Dell
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:edge_gateway_5200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Dell
Remediation
- Fix · CNA PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON BIOS (Dell) Fixed in v1.05.10
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Dell PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON BIOS — dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000214917/dsa-2023-225-securit…
2 records Highest priority Priority LOW 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-15750 Dell Edge Gateway BIOS, versions 3200 and 5200, contains an out-of-bounds write…Priority LOW 35
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-32472
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jjpv-jrvp-jwr3
References
More Dell Edge Gateway 3200 Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-15750 Dell Edge Gateway BIOS, versions 3200 and 5200, contains an out-of-bounds write… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
- TI-2024-31580 Improper input validation in Dell Client Platform BIOS CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2023-15754 Out-of-bounds read in Dell Edge Gateway 5200 CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.0
- TI-2023-15749 Out-of-bounds write in Dell Edge Gateway 3200 CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.7
Sources
- CVE-2023-32472 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-32472 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jjpv-jrvp-jwr3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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