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CVE-2019-3717: Select Dell Client Commercial and Consumer platforms contain an Improper Access Vulnerability.

Select Dell Client Commercial and Consumer platforms contain an Improper Access Vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions to run unsigned and untrusted code on expansion cards installed in the system during platform boot. Refer to https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln317683/dsa-2019-043-dell-client-improper-access-control-vulnerability?lang=en for versions affected by this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This Dell client-platform issue can let someone with physical access bypass intended Secure Boot protections during startup and run untrusted code on expansion cards. It is serious for laptops or desktops that can be physically reached, but the source bundle does not show internet-based exploitation or active attacks.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority hardware hygiene issue for physically exposed Dell endpoints. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable from the bundle, but it can undermine Secure Boot trust on affected devices and should be addressed through vendor guidance.

Technical view

CVE-2019-3717 is an improper access vulnerability in select Dell Client Commercial and Consumer platforms. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access may bypass Secure Boot restrictions and run unsigned, untrusted code on installed expansion cards during platform boot. CVSS 3.0 is 7.1 with physical attack vector and high complexity.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to select Dell commercial and consumer client systems listed in Dell advisory DSA-2019-043. Highest concern is unmanaged, shared, field, kiosk, or travel devices where attackers may gain physical access before or during boot.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not report CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires physical access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity, reducing scale but raising concern for targeted device-access scenarios.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not include the detailed affected-version table, CWE mapping, exploit proof, or remediation text. Analysis is therefore limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, KEV false signal, and Dell advisory reference.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Dell advisory DSA-2019-043 for affected models and official remediation.
  • Apply only Dell-published BIOS, firmware, or platform updates when identified by the advisory.
  • Restrict physical access to affected endpoints, especially during boot.
  • Prioritize shared, travel, kiosk, lab, and field systems for review.
  • Track remediation status in endpoint asset management records.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Dell commercial and consumer client platforms in the fleet.
  • Compare each model and version against Dell advisory DSA-2019-043.
  • Confirm whether vulnerable devices have official Dell remediation applied.
  • Review physical access controls for systems that remain exposed.
  • Document exceptions where affected-version evidence is unavailable.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:H0.56Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-3717Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
DellDell Client Commercial and Consumer platformshttps://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln317683/dsa-2019-043-dell-client-improper-access-control-vulnerability?lang=enListed
Weakness

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