What is the vulnerability ID for this Dell Update vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Dell Update vulnerability is CVE-2022-34459.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34459?

The severity of CVE-2022-34459 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

What are the affected software versions?

The affected software versions are Dell Command | Update versions prior to 4.7, Dell Update versions prior to 4.7, and Dell Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7.1.

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-34459?

CVE-2022-34459 is a vulnerability in Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 that allows a local malicious user to execute a malicious payload by exploiting an improper verification of cryptographic signature in the get applicable driver component.

How can I fix CVE-2022-34459?

To fix CVE-2022-34459, it is recommended to update to Dell Command | Update version 4.7 or later, Dell Update version 4.7 or later, and Dell Alienware Update version 4.7.1 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-34459

high

7.8

CWE

347

1/2/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-34459

First published: Wed Feb 01 2023(Updated: )

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution.

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 the vulnerability ID for this Dell Update vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Dell Update vulnerability is CVE-2022-34459.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34459?
The severity of CVE-2022-34459 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What are the affected software versions?
The affected software versions are Dell Command | Update versions prior to 4.7, Dell Update versions prior to 4.7, and Dell Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7.1.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-34459?
CVE-2022-34459 is a vulnerability in Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 that allows a local malicious user to execute a malicious payload by exploiting an improper verification of cryptographic signature in the get applicable driver component.
How can I fix CVE-2022-34459?
To fix CVE-2022-34459, it is recommended to update to Dell Command | Update version 4.7 or later, Dell Update version 4.7 or later, and Dell Alienware Update version 4.7.1 or later.

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