Intel SA-00354 Vulnerability affecting the audio driver on the XPS 9380 Laptop
Summary: The following article provides information about a security warning that can be reported on the XPS 9380 Laptop. The current audio driver is reported as vulnerable to the exploit in the Intel SA-00354 advisory. ...
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Symptoms
The audio driver gives an SA-00354 security advisory warning on the XPS 9380 laptop
XPS 9380 laptop owners may see a security error warning on their device.
The security software reports that the Audio driver is vulnerable and points you to the Intel SA-00354 Advisory.
Affected Driver:
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Realtek High Definition Audio Driver - version 6.0.8838.1
Further information is available about the Intel SA-00354 Advisory on the following link:
Cause
A problem has been identified with revision 6.0.8838.1 (and older) of the Audio driver by Intel.
Resolution
Updating to the latest audio driver on the laptop is known to resolve the issue. To download and install the latest audio driver, follow the steps that are mentioned below.
Warning: Downloading and installing Dell-developed drivers or software from third-party or unknown sources can cause the laptop or device not to work correctly. It can cause the laptop to crash or not boot into the operating system. In some rare instances it can infect the laptop with viruses, trojans, or other malicious software.
Note: Drivers for third-party or non-Dell products must be downloaded from the device manufacturer's website. (For example: Such as non-Dell branded printers, docking stations, webcams, scanners, monitors.)
- Browse to: https://www.dell.com/support/drivers
- Identify your Dell laptop:
- For more information, see the Dell knowledge base article: Dell SupportAssist (formerly Dell System Detect): Overview and Common Questions
- Enter the Service Tag of the laptop and click Search.
- Or, click Browse all products and select your Dell laptop from the catalog.
- Select the Operating System that is installed on the Dell laptop.
- Under Category, select Audio.
- Locate the latest Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (6.0.9132.1, A15 or newer).
- Click Download and save the file to your laptop.
- Open File Explorer and browse to the location where the downloaded file is saved.
- Double-click the downloaded setup file for the audio driver and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Affected Products
XPS 13 9380Article Properties
Article Number: 000184858
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 May 2025
Version: 7
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