Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Dell Command | Update and Alienware Update
CVE-2022-24426

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Dell Command Update (dcu)
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2022

What is CVE-2022-24426?

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update version 4.4.0 are affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability within the Advanced Driver Restore component. This flaw can be exploited by a local malicious user, potentially allowing them to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. Organizations utilizing these products should review security measures and apply appropriate updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Dell Command Update (DCU) 4.4.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000197723/dsa-20...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-24426 : Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Dell Command | Update and Alienware Update