Dell Command Flaw Let Attackers Compromise Vulnerable System

It has been discovered that there is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Command Configure that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the system.

The vulnerability has been given a CVSS base score of 7.3 and has been classified as CVE-2023-43086. It is important to take note of this vulnerability and take appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

During an application upgrade, a local malicious user can modify files inside the installation folder, which could escalate privileges.

For the impacted products, the company released the remediated versions.

Specifics of the Vulnerability

Dell Command | Configure is a software package that allows you to configure the BIOS on Dell client systems. Using the Dell Command | Configure User Interface (UI) or Command Line Interface (CLI), IT administrators can use this tool to configure BIOS settings and build BIOS packages.

“Dell Command | Configure remediation is available for an improper access control vulnerability that malicious users could exploit to compromise the affected system,” reads Dell Security advisory.

When a system fails to appropriately limit or enforce access to resources—like files, directories, network resources, or application functions—it creates a vulnerability known as improper access control.

Weak access controls, insufficient authorization checks, and excessively permissive access are examples of improper access control flaws.

Affected Versions

Dell Command | Configure, versions before 4.11.0 have a vulnerability related to “improper access control.”

Affected Products and Remediation

Hence, it is advised that you use the most recent version of the available software and install security patches as soon as possible.

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