CVE-2025-45376
📋 TL;DR
Dell Repository Manager versions 3.4.7 and 3.4.8 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability where a low-privileged local attacker can gain elevated system privileges. This affects organizations using DRM for Dell system management on Windows environments. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of insufficient permissions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell Repository Manager
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains full SYSTEM/administrator privileges on the compromised machine, enabling complete system takeover, data theft, lateral movement, and persistence.
Likely Case
Local user or malware with limited privileges escalates to administrator to install additional malware, disable security controls, or access sensitive data.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation would be detected and contained before significant damage occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access with low privileges. No public exploit details available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update to version 3.4.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000375461/dsa-2025-373-security-update-for-dell-repository-manager-vulnerability
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Dell Repository Manager 3.4.9 or later from Dell Support. 2. Run the installer as administrator. 3. Follow installation prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove DRM if not needed
windowsUninstall Dell Repository Manager if it's not required for system management
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Dell Repository Manager > Uninstall
Restrict local access
allImplement strict access controls to limit who can log into systems with DRM installed
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement least privilege access controls - ensure no unnecessary local accounts exist
- Monitor for privilege escalation attempts using security tools and audit logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DRM version: Open DRM > Help > About. If version is 3.4.7 or 3.4.8, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wmic product where name='Dell Repository Manager' get versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify DRM version shows 3.4.9 or higher in Help > About.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Windows Event Logs showing unexpected privilege escalation
- Security logs with process creation from low-privileged users with SYSTEM/administrator tokens
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from DRM processes
- Lateral movement attempts from previously low-privileged systems
SIEM Query:
source="Windows Security" EventID=4688 NewProcessName="*\DRM*" SubjectUserName="*" TokenElevationType="%%1936" OR TokenElevationType="%%1937"