CVE-2022-34387
First published: Fri Feb 10 2023(Updated: )
Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and gain total control of the system.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs | <=3.2.0 | |
| Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs | <=3.11.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34387?
The severity of CVE-2022-34387 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-34387?
The affected software for CVE-2022-34387 is Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior).
How can a local malicious user exploit CVE-2022-34387?
A local malicious user could potentially exploit CVE-2022-34387 to elevate privileges and gain total control of the system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34387?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-34387 on the Dell support website: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204114
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-34387?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-34387 is CWE-668 and CWE-377.
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