DSA-2023-192: Security Update for a Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework Vulnerability

Summary: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework remediation is available for a Windows junction / mount point vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. ...

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Impact

Medium

Details

Proprietary Code CVEs Description CVSS Base Score CVSS Vector String
CVE-2023-32454 DUP framework version 4.9.4.36 and prior contains insecure operation on Windows junction/Mount point vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could exploit the vulnerability to create arbitrary files, leading to denial of service 6.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Proprietary Code CVEs Description CVSS Base Score CVSS Vector String
CVE-2023-32454 DUP framework version 4.9.4.36 and prior contains insecure operation on Windows junction/Mount point vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could exploit the vulnerability to create arbitrary files, leading to denial of service 6.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
Dell Technologies recommends all customers consider both the CVSS base score and any relevant temporal and environmental scores that may impact the potential severity associated with a particular security vulnerability.

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AFFECTED PRODUCT:

For Dell Client Platforms: Dell Update Packages (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 4.9.4.36.

REMEDIATION 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 that is the firmware/BIOS/Drivers/Applications
The following Dell Update Package (DUP) Frameworks contain a remediation to the vulnerability:
  • Dell Client Platforms:  Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file version 4.9.7.21 or later
To check the DUP Framework file version, right-click on the DUP file, select Properties, and click on Details tab to find the File version number.

Customers should use the latest 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. 
  
CAUTION: Dell recommends executing 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).

AFFECTED PRODUCT:

For Dell Client Platforms: Dell Update Packages (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 4.9.4.36.

REMEDIATION 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 that is the firmware/BIOS/Drivers/Applications
The following Dell Update Package (DUP) Frameworks contain a remediation to the vulnerability:
  • Dell Client Platforms:  Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file version 4.9.7.21 or later
To check the DUP Framework file version, right-click on the DUP file, select Properties, and click on Details tab to find the File version number.

Customers should use the latest 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. 
  
CAUTION: Dell recommends executing 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).

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02023-12-06Initial Release

Related Information

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Dell Update Packages - Current Version
Властивості статті
Article Number: 000216236
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Востаннє змінено: 06 груд. 2023
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