PT-2019-16686
CVE-2019-3744
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Published
2019-08-09
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Updated
2023-03-29
Description by
CVSS 3.1
7.8
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41
Description
The issue allows a local non-privileged malicious user to exploit a Universal Windows Platform application. This is achieved by manipulating the install software package feature, utilizing a race condition and a path traversal exploit. The goal is to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 4.0.41, update to version 4.0.41 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the install software package feature to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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