CVE-2024-28962: dell alienware_update
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 06-08-2024Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-28962 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in dell alienware_update. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.38%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update UWP, versions prior to 5.4, contain an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 6.5–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
31%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.38% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.38%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell4 products
- alienware_update< 5.4
- command_update< 5.4
- dell update (du)≥ N/A, < 5.4
- update< 5.4
1 vendor · 4 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000227236/dsa-2024-169Vendor Advisory