CVE-2025-46367
📋 TL;DR
Dell Alienware Command Center versions before 6.10.15.0 contain a vulnerability where error conditions are detected but not properly handled. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the system. This affects users running vulnerable versions of the software on Windows systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with administrative privileges, allowing installation of malware, data theft, or persistence mechanisms.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to unauthorized access to system resources and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper endpoint protection and user privilege restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and low privileges. No public exploit code has been disclosed as of the advisory date.
🛠️ 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 the latest version from Dell's support site. 2. Run the installer as administrator. 3. Follow on-screen prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall AWCC
windowsRemove the vulnerable software entirely if not required.
Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program > Select 'Alienware Command Center' > Uninstall
Restrict User Privileges
windowsLimit user accounts to standard privileges to reduce attack surface.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict endpoint security controls with behavior monitoring and application whitelisting.
- Segment networks to limit lateral movement and monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AWCC version in Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. If version is below 6.10.15.0, the system is vulnerable.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:
- Unusual process creation from AWCC executable
- Failed error handling events in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from AWCC process
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent_process contains 'AWCC' and command_line contains unusual parameters