Article Number: 000217701
DSA-2023-338: Security Update for a Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework Vulnerability
Summary: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework remediation is available for an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Article Content
Impact
Medium
Additional Details
A (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a single software/firmware element on the system. A DUP consists of two parts: 1. A framework providing a consistent interface for applying payloads. 2. The payload is the firmware/Driver/Software. An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 4.9.10 used in Dell Client Platforms.
Details
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-39254 | Dell Update Package (DUP), Versions prior to 4.9.10 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability. A malicious user with local access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code as admin. | 6.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Proprietary Code CVEs | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-39254 | Dell Update Package (DUP), Versions prior to 4.9.10 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability. A malicious user with local access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code as admin. | 6.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected Products and Remediation
| Product | Affected Version(s) | Updated Version(s) | Link to Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework | Versions prior to 4.9.10 | 4.9.10 |
| Product | Affected Version(s) | Updated Version(s) | Link to Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework | Versions prior to 4.9.10 | 4.9.10 |
CAUTION: Dell recommends executing Dell Update Package (DUP) software packages from a protected location, one that requires administrative privileges to access, as a best practice.
CAUTION: Dell recommends customers follow security best practices for malware protection. Customers should use security software to help protect against malware (advanced threat prevention software or anti-virus).
Workarounds and Mitigations
NOTE: Customers should use the latest Dell Update Package (DUP) available from Dell support when updating their systems. Customers do not need to download and rerun DUPs if the system is already running the latest BIOS, firmware, or driver content.
NOTE: To check the DUP Framework file version, right-click on the DUP file, select Properties, and click on the Details tab to find the File version number.
Acknowledgements
Dell Technologies would like to thank Dohyun Lee for reporting this issue.
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2024-02-13 | Initial Release |
| 2.0 | 2024-02-21 | Updated for enhanced presentation with no changes to content |
| 3.0 | 2024-02-21 | Updated for enhanced presentation with no changes to content |
| 4.0 | 2024-02-29 | Updated for enhanced presentation with no changes to content |
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Article Properties
Affected Product
Dell Update Packages - Current Version
Last Published Date
29 Feb 2024
Version
4
Article Type
Dell Security Advisory