CVE-2024-38305

Name: CVE-2024-38305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-21T03:15:05.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38305 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version 4.0.3 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the installer. A local low-privileged authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary executables on the operating system with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version 4.0.3 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the installer. A local low-privileged authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary executables on the operating system with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Supportassist For Home Pcs	4.0.3

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227899/dsa-2024-312-security-update-for-dell-supportassist-for-home-pcs-installer-file-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38305?

How severe is CVE-2024-38305?

CVE-2024-38305 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38305?

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