Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage prior 2.2.13.2038 On-Chip Debug/Test Interface access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage. It has been classified as very critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component On-Chip Debug/Test Interface. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-80359. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage. This affects an unknown code block of the component On-Chip Debug/Test Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

It is possible to read the advisory at dell.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-80359 since 08/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/28/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.2.13.2038 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Boot Optimized Server Storage 2.2.13.2038

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
09/28/2026 +33 days Advisory disclosed
09/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-80359 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411087

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2026 17:03
Changes: 09/28/2026 17:03 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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