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CVE-2019-3735

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2019-3735 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1 contain an Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability. A malicious local user can exploit this vulnerability by inheriting a system thread using a leaked thread handle to gain system privileges on the affected machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1 contain an Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability. A malicious local user can exploit this vulnerability by inheriting a system thread using a leaked thread handle to gain system privileges on the affected machine.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs2.2
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs2.2.1
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs2.2.2
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs2.2.3
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.0
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.0.1
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.0.2
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.1
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.2
DellSupportassist For Home Pcs3.2.1
DellSupportassist For Business Pcs2.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3735?
Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1 contain an Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability. A malicious local user can exploit this vulnerability by inheriting a system thread using a leaked thread handle to gain system privileges on the affected machine.
How severe is CVE-2019-3735?
CVE-2019-3735 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3735?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST