CVE-2019-3726 Other in Dell Client Platforms: Dell Update Packages (DUP) Framework file
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges by tricking an admin into running a trusted binary that loads a malicious DLL via an uncontrolled search path.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-3726?
CVE-2019-3726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Client Platforms: Dell Update Packages (DUP) Framework file, published on 24 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability is applicable to the following: Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 19.1.0.413, and Framework file versions prior to 103.4.6.69 used in Dell EMC Servers. Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework file versions prior to 3.8.3.67 used in Dell Client Platforms. The vulnerability is limited to the DUP framework during the time window when a DUP is being executed by an administrator. During this time window, a locally authenticated low privilege malicious user potentially could exploit this vulnerability by tricking an administrator into running a trusted binary, causing it to load a malicious DLL and allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim system. The vulnerability does not affect the actual binary payload that the DUP delivers.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3726?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Update Package Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3726?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3726 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-3726 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3726 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2026-71179 Command injection in Update Package Framework
- CVE-2023-39254 Path traversal in DUP Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3v3-2rrj-72gc.