CVE-2025-46362
📋 TL;DR
Dell Alienware Command Center versions before 6.10.15.0 have an improper access control vulnerability that allows local low-privileged attackers to tamper with information. This affects users running AWCC 6.x on Windows systems with local access to the machine.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could modify system configurations, alter application settings, or potentially escalate privileges by tampering with privileged data structures.
Likely Case
Local users could modify AWCC settings, change performance profiles, or alter lighting configurations without proper authorization.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and patching, the vulnerability is eliminated and normal functionality is maintained.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access with low privileges. No public exploit code has been disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.10.15.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000379467/dsa-2025-392
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download AWCC version 6.10.15.0 or later from Dell Support. 2. Run the installer. 3. Follow on-screen prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Local Access
windowsLimit physical and remote desktop access to trusted users only.
Uninstall AWCC
windowsRemove the vulnerable software if not required.
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select Alienware Command Center > Uninstall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who has local login privileges
- Monitor for unauthorized changes to AWCC settings or system configurations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AWCC version in Settings > About or via Control Panel > Programs > Alienware Command Center properties.Check Version:
wmic product where name='Alienware Command Center' get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify AWCC version is 6.10.15.0 or higher after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected modifications to AWCC configuration files
- Unauthorized user accessing AWCC processes
Network Indicators:
- Local process communication anomalies with AWCC
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 AND ProcessName LIKE '%AWCC%' AND SubjectUserName NOT IN (authorized_users)