Dell SupportAssist Security Concern Affects Locally Authenticated Users
CVE-2023-44283

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Supportassist For Home Pcs
Supportassist For Business Pcs
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 February 2024

Summary

A security concern has been identified in Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs versions 3.0 to 3.14.1 and for Business PCs versions 3.0 to 3.4.1. This vulnerability affects locally authenticated users, potentially allowing them to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code within the Windows system context, limited to the specific local PC. It is imperative for users of these affected products to assess their systems and apply necessary updates to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

SupportAssist for Business PCs 0 <= 3.4.1

SupportAssist for Home PCs 0 <= 3.14.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219086/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

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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