CVE-2019-3742 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2013 are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to execute malicious code with elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-3742

This CVE involves a privilege escalation vulnerability in Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery software.

What is CVE-2019-3742?

The vulnerability allows a local non-privileged user to exploit a named pipe for binary deserialization, using process hollowing to inject and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3742

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3742

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2013 enables a local user to execute malicious code with elevated privileges through binary deserialization and process hollowing.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dell Digital Delivery
Vendor: Dell
Versions Affected: Prior to 3.5.2013
Product: Alienware Digital Delivery
Vendor: Dell
Versions Affected: Prior to 3.5.2013

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Exploitation involves using a named pipe for binary deserialization and process hollowing to inject and execute malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-3742 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery software to version 3.5.2013 or newer.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Restrict user privileges to minimize the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate users on safe computing practices and potential security risks.
Implement robust endpoint protection and intrusion detection systems.

Patching and Updates

Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by Dell to address known vulnerabilities.