CVE-2022-24426: High severity dell update vulnerability
Published Apr 1, 2022
·Updated
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update version 4.4.0 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Advanced Driver Restore component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Dell Alienware Update=4.4.0
Dell Command Update=4.4.0
Dell Update=4.4.0
Remediation
Event History
Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-24426.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-24426?
The severity of CVE-2022-24426 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-24426?
Dell Alienware Update version 4.4.0, Dell Command Update version 4.4.0, and Dell Update version 4.4.0 are affected by CVE-2022-24426.
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What is the impact of CVE-2022-24426?
CVE-2022-24426 allows a local malicious user to potentially escalate privileges on the system.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-24426?
To fix CVE-2022-24426, update Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update to version 4.4.1 or later.