CVE-2023-48670 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of CVE-2023-48670, a privilege escalation vulnerability found in Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs.

Understanding CVE-2023-48670

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2023-48670 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2023-48670?

The CVE-2023-48670 vulnerability exists in Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 3.14.1 and earlier. It allows a local, low-privileged authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary executables with elevated privileges through the installer.

The Impact of CVE-2023-48670

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a CVSS base score of 7.3. It has a significant availability, confidentiality, and integrity impact on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-48670

Delve deeper into the technical aspects of the CVE-2023-48670 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs versions 3.14.1 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the installer, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary executables with elevated privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer version 3.14.2.45116 and prior versions.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a local, low-privileged authenticated attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2023-48670.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users are advised to update SupportAssist Client Consumer to the latest version to eliminate the vulnerability and reduce the risk of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Practice good security hygiene by regularly updating software and monitoring for security advisories from Dell.

Patching and Updates

Refer to Dell's security update (DSA-2023-468) for detailed instructions on applying the necessary patches to secure Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs.