#VU79750 Improper access control in Alienware Command Center Application - CVE-2023-28070

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79750

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28070

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Alienware Command Center Application
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Alienware Command Center Application: before 5.5.46.0

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212277/dsa-2023-135

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.