CVE-2019-3745 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2019-3745 article provides insights into a vulnerability affecting Dell Encryption Enterprise and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise.

Understanding CVE-2019-3745

What is CVE-2019-3745?

The vulnerability impacts earlier versions of Dell Encryption Enterprise (before 10.4.0) and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise (before 2.4.0) installers, allowing for arbitrary code execution during product installation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3745

The vulnerability poses a medium risk with a CVSS base score of 6.7. It requires low privileges for exploitation but can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3745

Vulnerability Description

The flaw involves uncontrolled search path elements in the installers, enabling a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code as an administrator during product installation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Dell Encryption Enterprise versions before 10.4.0
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise versions before 2.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitable during product installation by an administrator
A local authenticated user with low privileges can place a malicious DLL in the installer's search path before execution, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected Dell products to versions 10.4.0 and 2.4.0 or higher
Monitor and restrict access to installer search paths

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access controls
Regularly audit and secure installer directories

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Dell