CVE-2022-24426

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update version 4.4.0 contains a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Advanced Driver Restore component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000197723/dsa-2022-074 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24426?
CVE-2022-24426 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-24426?
To fix CVE-2022-24426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-24426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-24426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-24426?
CVE-2022-24426 affects Dell Dell Command Update (DCU).
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