6.7
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-52537
Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility Local Elevation of Privilege
Description

Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 11, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 4, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

0.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-52537 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Dell dock_hd22q_firmware_update_utility
2 Dell dock_wd19_firmware_update_utility
3 Dell dock_wd22tb4_firmware_update_utility
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Microsoft windows
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-52537.

URL Resource
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227591/dsa-2024-351 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-52537 vulnerability over time.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE NIST CWE-59
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_hd22q_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00.23 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_hd22q_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.00.28 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_wd19_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 01.00.28 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_wd19_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 01.00.44 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_wd22tb4_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 01.00.28 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:dock_wd22tb4_firmware_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 01.00.44 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
    Changed Reference Type https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227591/dsa-2024-351 No Types Assigned https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227591/dsa-2024-351 Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-61
    Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227591/dsa-2024-351
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
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Privileges Required
User Interaction
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Confidentiality
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