CVE-2022-34382: High severity Dell Alienware Update vulnerability
Published Sep 2, 2022
·Updated
Dell Command Update, Dell Update and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.6.0 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the custom catalog configuration. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate their privileges.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Dell Alienware Update<4.6.0
Dell Command Update<4.6.0
Dell Update<4.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell Command Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-34382.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34382?
The severity of CVE-2022-34382 is high with a score of 7.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-34382?
Dell Command Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.6.0 are affected.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2022-34382?
CVE-2022-34382 can be exploited by a local malicious user to escalate their privileges.
5
How can I fix CVE-2022-34382?
Upgrade Dell Command Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update to version 4.6.0 or above.