‘Critical’ firmware-level vulnerabilities found in laptops commonly used by security specialists

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed vulnerabilities in Broadcom’s ControlVault chip, which could allow hackers to steal sensitive data and plant hidden malware in Dell laptops. Although no exploitation has been reported, these flaws threaten high-security environments relying on ControlVault for data protection. #ControlVault #DellLatitude #BlackHat

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Researchers disclosed vulnerabilities in Broadcom’s ControlVault chip affecting Dell laptops.
The flaws could enable remote attacks to steal credentials and plant malware inside the chip.
Five specific vulnerabilities, including a core bug CVE-2025-24919, were identified in the research.
Over 100 Dell models, especially in the Latitude and Precision series, are impacted by these issues.
Dell has issued firmware updates since March, but the vulnerabilities raise concerns for security-critical industries.