Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a local privilege escalation flaw in Dell Alienware Command Center. A user who already has local login access could abuse improper validation on a named pipe to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but compromise impact is high on affected endpoints.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hardening item, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize remediation on shared workstations, gaming/lab systems used by employees, and any managed Dell endpoint where local user compromise could lead to broader access.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24569 affects Dell Alienware Command Center versions 5.5.37.0 and prior. The weakness is CWE-20 improper input validation in named pipe handling. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8, with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running Dell Alienware Command Center 5.5.37.0 or earlier, primarily Dell/Alienware Windows endpoints where AWCC is installed. The provided affected data is sparse, so confirm against Dell’s advisory and local software inventory.
Exploitation context
The source bundle supports local authenticated exploitation potential only. It does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Attackers would need local user-level access before attempting privilege escalation.
Researcher notes
Key constraints are local access and low privileges. The named pipe input-validation issue suggests privilege-boundary risk in AWCC service communication, but the bundle does not provide exploit details, fixed-build information, or telemetry about exploitation. Avoid assuming broader Dell product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Identify endpoints with Alienware Command Center installed.
- Prioritize systems running AWCC 5.5.37.0 or earlier.
- Review Dell advisory DSA-2023-044 for vendor remediation guidance.
- Update or remediate AWCC according to Dell’s supported instructions.
- Evaluate removal where AWCC is not operationally required.
Validation and detection
- Verify installed AWCC versions through endpoint inventory.
- Confirm affected systems are no longer on 5.5.37.0 or earlier.
- Check Dell advisory status for the exact supported remediation path.
- Review endpoint privilege boundaries for local authenticated users.
- Track remediation separately from unrelated Dell software updates.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208327/dsa-2023-044CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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