Alienware Command Center (AWCC): Insufficient Isolation of Symbolic Constant Definitions
CVE-2024-38301 is a high-severity insufficient isolation of symbolic constant definitions vulnerability in Alienware Command Center (AWCC) from Dell, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists version 5.8.2.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating Alienware Command Center (AWCC) to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Alienware Command Center (AWCC) to 5.8.2.0 or a later version.
- Update alienware_command_center to 5.8.2.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on dell.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | Alienware Command Center (AWCC) | before 5.8.2.0 | 5.8.2.0 |
| Dell | alienware_command_center | before 5.8.2.0 | 5.8.2.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.7 | Medium | CNA (emc.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Dell Alienware Command Center, version 5.7.3.0 and prior, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service on the local system and information disclosure.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficient Isolation of Symbolic Constant Definitions
The source code uses symbolic constants, but it does not sufficiently place the definitions of these constants into a more centralized or isolated location.
More Insufficient Isolation of Symbolic Constant Definitions vulnerabilities (CWE-1107)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.0 High severity
- 7.3 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
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