Vulnerability Description
Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.4 contain an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A locally authenticated low privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to cause the loading of arbitrary DLLs by the SupportAssist binaries, resulting in the privileged execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Supportassist For Business Pcs | 2.0 |
| Dell | Supportassist For Home Pcs | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN320101PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN320101PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5316?
CVE-2020-5316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2...
How severe is CVE-2020-5316?
CVE-2020-5316 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs, Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs.