CVE-2019-3726: dell emc dell emc servers: all other drivers, bios and firmware: dell update package (dup) framework file Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-3726 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in dell emc dell emc servers: all other drivers, bios and firmware: dell update package (dup) framework file. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 24-09-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to the following: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 19.1.0.413, and Framework file versions prior to 103.4.6.69 used in Dell EMC Servers. Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 3.8.3.67 used in Dell Client Platforms. The vulnerability is limited to the DUP framework during the time window when a DUP is being executed by an administrator. During this time window, a locally authenticated low privilege malicious user potentially could exploit this vulnerability by tricking an administrator into running a trusted binary, causing it to load a malicious DLL and allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim system. The vulnerability does not affect the actual binary payload that the DUP delivers.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.