Number: AV19-122
Date: 21 June 2019
Dell has released security updates to address a vulnerability affecting a component of its SupportAssist software. This software comes preinstalled on most Dell laptops and computers that are running the Windows 10 operating system. An actor could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected device. Dell has released new versions of SupportAssist to address this issue, SupportAssist for Business 2.0.1 and SupportAssist for Home 3.2.2. All prior versions of the software are affected by this vulnerability.
CCCS encourages users and administrators to review the Dell Support webpage and apply the necessary updates:
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