CVE-2025-38738
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-14
Last updated on: 2025-08-18
Assigner: Dell
Description
Description
SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version(s) 4.8.2.29006 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the Installer. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | supportassist_for_home_pcs | to 4.8.2.38851 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-266 | A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment in the SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer executable version 4.8.2.29006 and earlier. It allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit the installer to gain elevated privileges on the system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to elevation of privileges, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher-level permissions on the affected system, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions or compromise system security.
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