CVE-2025-29983
📋 TL;DR
Dell Trusted Device versions before 7.0.3.0 contain a link following vulnerability that allows local attackers with low privileges to elevate their privileges. This affects users running vulnerable versions of Dell Trusted Device software on their systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell Trusted Device
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker gains full administrative control over the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and installing persistent malware.
Likely Case
Local attacker escalates privileges to perform unauthorized actions, install software, or access restricted resources on the compromised system.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation attempts are detected and blocked before privilege escalation occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access and knowledge of the vulnerability. No public exploits have been reported.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.0.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000299528/dsa-2025-151
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Dell Trusted Device version 7.0.3.0 from Dell Support. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen instructions. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local User Access
windowsLimit local user accounts to only trusted personnel and implement strict access controls.
Monitor File System Activity
windowsEnable auditing for file system operations and monitor for suspicious symlink or junction point creation.
auditpol /set /subcategory:"File System" /success:enable /failure:enable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement principle of least privilege for all user accounts.
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for privilege escalation attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Dell Trusted Device version in Programs and Features or via command: wmic product where name="Dell Trusted Device" get versionCheck Version:
wmic product where name="Dell Trusted Device" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 7.0.3.0 or later using same version check command.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Security Event Logs showing unexpected file operations or privilege escalation attempts
- Application logs showing Dell Trusted Device errors or unexpected behavior
Network Indicators:
- No network indicators as this is a local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName LIKE "%Dell Trusted Device%" AND NewProcessName LIKE "%cmd.exe%" OR "%powershell.exe%"