Dell Power Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Dell Technologies has issued a critical security update for its Dell Power Manager software following the discovery of a significant vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute code and escalate privileges on affected systems.

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-39576, has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8, highlighting the urgent need for users to update their software.

CVE-2024-39576: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The vulnerability resides in Dell Power Manager (DPM) versions 3.15.0 and earlier. It is categorized as an “Incorrect Privilege Assignment” flaw, which can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with local access to the system.

This vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.

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The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) details for CVE-2024-39576 are as follows:

• Attack Vector (AV): Local
• Attack Complexity (AC): Low
• Privileges Required (PR): Low
• User Interaction (UI): None
• Scope (S): Changed
• Confidentiality (C): High
• Integrity (I): High
• Availability (A): High

These metrics indicate that the vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit and can significantly impact system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Products and Remediation

Dell Power Manager is a widely used tool for managing power settings and monitoring battery health on Dell devices.

The affected versions include all releases before version 3.16.0. Dell has promptly addressed the issue by releasing an updated version, 3.16.0, on August 20, 2024.

Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Remediation Steps:

1. Update Software: Users should download and install Dell Power Manager version 3.16.0 or later from Dell’s official website.
2. Verify Update: Ensure the installation is successful and the software version is updated to 3.16.0 or beyond.

Dell has stated that no workarounds or mitigations are available for this vulnerability, making it imperative for users to apply the update as soon as possible to protect their systems from potential exploitation.

The discovery of CVE-2024-39576 underscores the importance of regular software updates and vigilance in cybersecurity practices.

Dell’s swift response in releasing a security update is commendable, but users must take immediate action to secure their systems.

As cyber threats evolve, staying informed and proactive remains the best defense against potential vulnerabilities.

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