CVE-2025-46685
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Insecure Temporary File Permissions in Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-02-13

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, versions prior to 5.5.15.1, contain a Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-02-13
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2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46685
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2229
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell supportassist_os_recovery to 5.5.15.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-378 Opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.15.1, where a temporary file is created with insecure permissions. A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a low privileged local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, control over the system, and the ability to perform actions normally restricted to higher privileged users.

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