Main Vulnerability Database SB2023081706

SB2023081706 - Authentication bypass in Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs

Published: August 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081706

CSH Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Local access

Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39249)

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Run as Admin temporary privilege feature enables IT/System Administrators to perform driver scans and Dell-recommended driver installations without requiring them to log out of the local non-admin user session. A local user can gain temporary privilege within the SupportAssist User Interface on their respective PC.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000216574/security-update-for-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-vulnerability