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CVE-2019-3744

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2019-3744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a Universal Windows Platform application by manipulating the install software package feature with a race condition and a path traversal exploit in order to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a Universal Windows Platform application by manipulating the install software package feature with a race condition and a path traversal exploit in order to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.

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
0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellDigital Delivery< 3.5.2013
DellDigital Delivery>= 4.0.15.0, < 4.0.41

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3744?
Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a Universal Windows Platform application by manipulating the install software package feature with a race condition and a path traversal exploit in order to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-3744?
CVE-2019-3744 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3744?
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