Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Dell Peripheral Manager Preceding 1.7.6
CVE-2024-37127

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Dell Peripheral Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2024

Summary

Dell Peripheral Manager has a vulnerability concerning an uncontrolled search path element, which could allow attackers to exploit the system by preloading a malicious dynamic link library (DLL) or by exploiting symbolic links. This could result in arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to elevation of privileges. Users of affected versions are advised to upgrade to the latest version, 1.7.6 or later, to secure their systems against these attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Dell Peripheral Manager < 1.7.6

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000225474/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

Credit

Dell Technologies would like to thank Ouallaout Noureddine for reporting these issues
.