What is CVE-2022-34458?

CVE-2022-34458 is a vulnerability in Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 that allows exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere during the download operation.

How severe is CVE-2022-34458?

CVE-2022-34458 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-34458?

Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update, and Dell Update versions up to but excluding 4.7.1 are affected by CVE-2022-34458.

How can a local malicious user exploit CVE-2022-34458?

A local malicious user could potentially exploit CVE-2022-34458 by taking advantage of the vulnerability in the download operation component, leading to the disclosure of sensitive system information.

How can I fix CVE-2022-34458?

To fix CVE-2022-34458, it is recommended to update Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update, and Dell Update to version 4.7.1 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-34458

medium

6.6

CWE

497

1/2/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-34458

First published: Wed Feb 01 2023(Updated: )

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in download operation component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the disclosure of confidential data.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell Alienware Update	<4.7.1
Dell Command Update	<4.7.1
Dell Update	<4.7.1

Remedy

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204950/dsa-2022-298

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Reference Links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204950/dsa-2022-298

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34458?
CVE-2022-34458 is a vulnerability in Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 that allows exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere during the download operation.
How severe is CVE-2022-34458?
CVE-2022-34458 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-34458?
Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update, and Dell Update versions up to but excluding 4.7.1 are affected by CVE-2022-34458.
How can a local malicious user exploit CVE-2022-34458?
A local malicious user could potentially exploit CVE-2022-34458 by taking advantage of the vulnerability in the download operation component, leading to the disclosure of sensitive system information.
How can I fix CVE-2022-34458?
To fix CVE-2022-34458, it is recommended to update Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update, and Dell Update to version 4.7.1 or later.

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