Description Preview
Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer Executable file versions prior to 3.13.2.19 contain a high severity vulnerability that can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation (LPE). This security issue only affects first-time installations performed before March 8, 2023. The vulnerability could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on affected systems.
Overview
CVE-2023-25535 affects the installer executable file for Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs. The vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on the system. This is particularly concerning as Dell SupportAssist is pre-installed on most Dell systems and runs with high privileges to perform system diagnostics, updates, and optimizations. The vulnerability specifically impacts the initial installation process and only affects installations performed before March 8, 2023. Users who installed Dell SupportAssist before this date may be vulnerable if they haven't updated to version 3.13.2.19 or later.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, Dell recommends the following actions:
- Update Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs to version 3.13.2.19 or later.
- The update can be obtained through the Dell SupportAssist application's automatic update feature.
- Alternatively, download the latest version from the Dell Support website.
- If you performed a first-time installation after March 8, 2023, your system is not affected by this vulnerability.
- Verify the installation was successful by checking the version number in the Dell SupportAssist application settings.
References
- Dell Security Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000211410/dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-security-update-for-installer-executable-file-for-local-privilege-escalation-lpe-vulnerability
- Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs download page: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/supportassist-pcs-tablets/drivers
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
