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CVE-2022-34459

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2022-34459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution. . EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution.

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
0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware Update< 4.7.1
DellCommand Update< 4.7.1
DellUpdate< 4.7.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34459?
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-34459?
CVE-2022-34459 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34459?
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