CVE-2024-52537: Medium severity dell dock hd22q firmware update utility vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2024
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Updated

Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Affected Software

24 affected components
All of the following
Dell Dock Hd22q Firmware Update Utility<1.00.23
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Dell Dock Hd22q Firmware Update Utility<1.00.28
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Dell Dock Wd19 Firmware Update Utility<01.00.44
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Dell Dock Wd19 Firmware Update Utility<01.00.28
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Dell Dock Wd22tb4 Firmware Update Utility<01.00.28
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Dell Dock Wd22tb4 Firmware Update Utility<01.00.44
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52537?

CVE-2024-52537 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52537?

To fix CVE-2024-52537, users should update the affected Dell Dock firmware update utility to the latest version as specified by Dell.

3

What are the affected versions of the Dell Dock firmware for CVE-2024-52537?

The affected versions include the Dell Dock hd22q Firmware update utility versions below 1.00.23 and 1.00.28, and the Dell Dock wd19 Firmware update utility below 01.00.28 and 01.00.44.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-52537?

A high privileged attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2024-52537 to achieve elevation of privileges.

5

What products are impacted by CVE-2024-52537?

CVE-2024-52537 impacts various Dell Dock firmware update utilities, including hd22q and wd19 models.

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