Dell Peripheral Manager <=1.7.6 Uncontrolled Search Path (DLL Preload)
CVE-2024-37142 Published on July 31, 2024
Dell Peripheral Manager, versions prior to 1.7.6, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious DLL or symbolic link exploitation, leading to arbitrary code execution and escalation of privilege
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-37142 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The 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.
CVE-2024-37142 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-37142
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Affected Versions
Dell Peripheral Manager:- Before 1.7.6 is affected.
- Before 1.7.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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