Security News > 2019 > May > Flaw in pre-installed software opens Dell computers to remote hijack
2019-05-06 09:16
Dell computer owners should update the Dell SupportAssist software as soon as possible to close a high-risk remote code execution vulnerability. What is Dell SupportAssist? SupportAssist is software that comes pre-installed on most Dell laptops and computers running Windows. It has administrator-level access to the operating system and uses it to identify issues, run diagnostics, driver-update scans, and install drivers. About the vulnerability (CVE-2019-3719) CVE-2019-3719 is not deemed to be critical as it can’t be … More → The post Flaw in pre-installed software opens Dell computers to remote hijack appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Related Vulnerability
| DATE | CVE | VULNERABILITY TITLE | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-18 | CVE-2019-3719 | Unspecified vulnerability in Dell Supportassist Dell SupportAssist Client versions prior to 3.2.0.90 contain a remote code execution vulnerability. low complexity dell | 8.0 |