SB2023081706 - Authentication bypass in Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs
Published: August 17, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023081706
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39249)
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 update from vendor's website.