Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in SupportAssist for Business PCs - CVE-2023-39249
Published: August 17, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79646
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39249
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SupportAssist for Business PCs
SupportAssist for Business PCs
Software vendor:
Dell
Dell
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.