Dell SupportAssist Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
- С сайта: Vulnerability(cybersecuritynews.com)
- Вернуться к списку новостей
С сайта: Vulnerability(cybersecuritynews.com)
A newly disclosed high-impact vulnerability in Dell’s widely used SupportAssist software could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems.
Identified asCVE-2024-52535, the vulnerability has raised significant concern among cybersecurity experts and end-users, given its potential to compromise system integrity and disrupt operations.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-2024-52535 affectsDell SupportAssist for Home PCs(versions4.6.1and earlier) andDell SupportAssist for Business PCs(versions4.5.0and earlier).
The vulnerability stems from asymbolic link (symlink) attackwithin the software’s remediation component.
This exploit creates a serious risk by potentially allowing attackers to sabotage critical files, rendering systems inoperable.
The vulnerability has been assigned aCVSS Base Score of 7.1, indicating a high severity level.
The CVSS vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H) highlights that the attack requires local access but is relatively low in complexity, making it easier for attackers to exploit.
Affected Products and Remediation
The affected products and their respective vulnerable versions are:
Product Affected Versions Remediated Versions SupportAssist for Home PCsVersions prior to 4.6.2Versions 4.6.2 or laterSupportAssist for Business PCsVersions prior to 4.5.1Versions 4.5.1 or later
Dell Technologies strongly recommends updating to the remediated versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
To mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2024-52535, users are strongly advised to take immediate action.
First, it is critical toupdate Dell SupportAssistto the latest versions—4.6.2 or laterfor Home PCs and4.5.1 or laterfor Business PCs—using the official links provided by Dell.
Additionally, organizations and individuals should review their security measures, ensuring that access controls are appropriately configured and monitoring for any suspicious activity, particularly on systems running affected versions.
Lastly, practicing regular maintenance is essential; this includes routine checks for software updates and ensuring that all devices are running the latest patches to prevent exploitation of existing or future vulnerabilities.
Dell’s proactive disclosure of CVE-2024-52535 underscores the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity.
While the vulnerability’s impact is significant, prompt action—such as deploying updates and maintaining regular security hygiene—can effectively mitigate the risk.
#Cyber_Security_News #Vulnerability #cyber_security #cyber_security_news #vulnerability
Оригинальная версия на сайте:
Dell SupportAssist Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
Author: DhivyaA newly disclosed high-impact vulnerability in Dell’s widely used SupportAssist software could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems.
Identified asCVE-2024-52535, the vulnerability has raised significant concern among cybersecurity experts and end-users, given its potential to compromise system integrity and disrupt operations.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-2024-52535 affectsDell SupportAssist for Home PCs(versions4.6.1and earlier) andDell SupportAssist for Business PCs(versions4.5.0and earlier).
The vulnerability stems from asymbolic link (symlink) attackwithin the software’s remediation component.
This exploit creates a serious risk by potentially allowing attackers to sabotage critical files, rendering systems inoperable.
The vulnerability has been assigned aCVSS Base Score of 7.1, indicating a high severity level.
The CVSS vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H) highlights that the attack requires local access but is relatively low in complexity, making it easier for attackers to exploit.
Affected Products and Remediation
The affected products and their respective vulnerable versions are:
Product Affected Versions Remediated Versions SupportAssist for Home PCsVersions prior to 4.6.2Versions 4.6.2 or laterSupportAssist for Business PCsVersions prior to 4.5.1Versions 4.5.1 or later
Dell Technologies strongly recommends updating to the remediated versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
To mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2024-52535, users are strongly advised to take immediate action.
First, it is critical toupdate Dell SupportAssistto the latest versions—4.6.2 or laterfor Home PCs and4.5.1 or laterfor Business PCs—using the official links provided by Dell.
Additionally, organizations and individuals should review their security measures, ensuring that access controls are appropriately configured and monitoring for any suspicious activity, particularly on systems running affected versions.
Lastly, practicing regular maintenance is essential; this includes routine checks for software updates and ensuring that all devices are running the latest patches to prevent exploitation of existing or future vulnerabilities.
Dell’s proactive disclosure of CVE-2024-52535 underscores the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity.
While the vulnerability’s impact is significant, prompt action—such as deploying updates and maintaining regular security hygiene—can effectively mitigate the risk.
#Cyber_Security_News #Vulnerability #cyber_security #cyber_security_news #vulnerability
Оригинальная версия на сайте:
