CVE-2025-46369
📋 TL;DR
Dell Alienware Command Center versions before 6.10.15.0 have an insecure temporary file vulnerability that allows local low-privileged attackers to escalate privileges. This affects users running vulnerable AWCC software on their systems. Attackers need local access to exploit this weakness.
💻 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 enabling attackers to bypass security controls, install unwanted software, or access restricted system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper user privilege separation and endpoint protection that detects suspicious file operations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and low privileges. Exploitation likely involves race conditions or symlink attacks on temporary files.
🛠️ 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 6.10.15.0 or later from Dell Support. 2. Close AWCC application. 3. Run installer as administrator. 4. Restart system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict AWCC Execution
windowsLimit AWCC execution to trusted users only
Monitor Temporary File Operations
windowsEnable auditing for temporary directory file operations
auditpol /set /subcategory:"File System" /success:enable /failure:enable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable AWCC if not essential for system operation
- Implement strict user privilege separation and monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AWCC version in Control Panel > Programs and Features or run 'wmic product get name,version' in command promptCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like 'Alienware Command Center%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify AWCC version is 6.10.15.0 or higher after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file operations in temporary directories by AWCC processes
- Privilege escalation attempts from AWCC-related processes
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent_process contains 'AWCC' and child_process contains privileged commands