CVE-2026-56797: Race Condition
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell Command Update (DCU)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.7.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Dell Command Update versions earlier than 5.7.1 are affected. Exploitation requires local access and low-privileged access on the target system.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker must already be able to run with low privileges locally and must induce a time-of-check/time-of-use race condition. User interaction is also required according to the published attack vector.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation could allow elevation of privileges. The published severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How can I determine whether my system is affected?
Check the installed Dell Command Update version. Versions prior to 5.7.1 are affected.