CVE-2024-49600
📋 TL;DR
Dell Power Manager versions before 3.17 have an improper access control vulnerability that allows local low-privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges. This affects Dell systems running vulnerable DPM versions. Attackers need local access to exploit this vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell Power Manager (DPM)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with administrative privileges, allowing installation of persistent malware, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to administrative control over the affected system, enabling further attacks and persistence.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are enforced, though local compromise remains possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access with low privileges. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.17 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000244438/dsa-2024-439
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Dell Power Manager version 3.17 or later from Dell Support. 2. Run the installer as administrator. 3. Follow installation prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove Dell Power Manager
windowsUninstall vulnerable DPM versions if not required
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Dell Power Manager > Uninstall
Restrict local access
allLimit physical and remote local access to affected systems
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege principles and limit local user accounts
- Monitor for suspicious process creation and privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DPM version in Control Panel > Programs > Dell Power Manager > VersionCheck Version:
wmic product where name='Dell Power Manager' get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DPM version is 3.17 or later after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected process creation from DPM components
- Privilege escalation events
- DPM service anomalies
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName LIKE '%Dell Power Manager%' AND NewProcessName NOT LIKE '%expected%'