CVE-2015-2890 DetailDescriptionThe BIOS implementation on Dell Latitude, OptiPlex, Precision Mobile Workstation, and Precision Workstation Client Solutions (CS) devices with model-dependent firmware before A21 does not enforce a BIOS_CNTL locking protection mechanism upon being woken from sleep, which allows local users to conduct EFI flash attacks by leveraging console access, a similar issue to CVE-2015-3692. Metrics
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Denotes Vulnerable Software Quick InfoCVE Dictionary Entry:CVE-2015-2890 NVD Published Date: 07/31/2015 NVD Last Modified: 09/27/2019 Source: CERT/CC |
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