How severe is CVE-2022-29094?

CVE-2022-29094 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS severity score of 7.1.

How can an authenticated non-admin user exploit CVE-2022-29094?

An authenticated non-admin user can exploit CVE-2022-29094 by deleting or overwriting arbitrary files.

Which versions of Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer are affected by CVE-2022-29094?

Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions 3.10.4 and versions prior are affected by CVE-2022-29094.

Which versions of Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial are affected by CVE-2022-29094?

Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions 3.1.1 and versions prior are affected by CVE-2022-29094.

How can I fix CVE-2022-29094?

To fix CVE-2022-29094, update Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer to version 3.10.5 or later, and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial to version 3.1.2 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-29094

high

7.1

CWE

9/6/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-29094: Path Traversal

Q: What is CVE-2022-29094?

CVE-2022-29094 is a vulnerability found in Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions (3.10.4 and versions prior) and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions (3.1.1 and versions prior), allowing an authenticated non-admin user to delete or overwrite arbitrary files.

First published: Thu Jun 09 2022(Updated: )

Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions (3.10.4 and versions prior) and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions (3.1.1 and versions prior) contain an arbitrary file deletion/overwrite vulnerability. Authenticated non-admin user could exploit the issue and delete or overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs	<=3.1.1
Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs	<=3.10.4

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000200456/dsa-2022-139-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-and-business-pcs-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29094?
CVE-2022-29094 is a vulnerability found in Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions (3.10.4 and versions prior) and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions (3.1.1 and versions prior), allowing an authenticated non-admin user to delete or overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2022-29094?
CVE-2022-29094 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS severity score of 7.1.
How can an authenticated non-admin user exploit CVE-2022-29094?
An authenticated non-admin user can exploit CVE-2022-29094 by deleting or overwriting arbitrary files.
Which versions of Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer are affected by CVE-2022-29094?
Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer versions 3.10.4 and versions prior are affected by CVE-2022-29094.
Which versions of Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial are affected by CVE-2022-29094?
Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial versions 3.1.1 and versions prior are affected by CVE-2022-29094.
How can I fix CVE-2022-29094?
To fix CVE-2022-29094, update Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer to version 3.10.5 or later, and Dell SupportAssist Client Commercial to version 3.1.2 or later.

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