CVE-2019-3749: Medium severity dell command | update vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2019
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Updated

Dell Command Update versions prior to 3.1 contain an Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges potentially could exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files by creating a symlink from the "Temp\ICProgress\DellInventoryCollectorProgress.xml" to any targeted file. This issue occurs because permissions on the Temp directory were set incorrectly.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Command Update<3.1

Event History

Dec 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3749?

CVE-2019-3749 is an Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in Dell Command Update versions prior to 3.1.

2

How does CVE-2019-3749 affect Dell Command Update?

CVE-2019-3749 allows a local authenticated malicious user with low privileges to delete arbitrary files in Dell Command Update versions prior to 3.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3749?

The severity of CVE-2019-3749 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can CVE-2019-3749 be exploited?

CVE-2019-3749 can be exploited by a local authenticated malicious user with low privileges who creates a symlink from the "Temp\ICProgress\Dell_InventoryCollector_Progress" directory.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-3749?

Yes, Dell Command Update version 3.1 or higher includes a fix for CVE-2019-3749.

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