How severe is CVE-2019-3735?

CVE-2019-3735 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3735 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3735?

CVE-2019-3735 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3735?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-3735 published?

CVE-2019-3735 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3735

CVE-2019-3735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs
Published: 2019-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1 contain an Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability. A malicious local user can exploit this vulnerability by inheriting a system thread using a leaked thread handle to gain system privileges on the affected machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3735?: Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.2.1 contain an Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability. A malicious local user can exploit this vulnerability by inheriting a system thread using a leaked thread handle to gain system privileges on the affected machine.
How severe is CVE-2019-3735?: CVE-2019-3735 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3735 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3735?: CVE-2019-3735 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3735?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-3735 published?: CVE-2019-3735 was published on 2019-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.dell.com/support/article/sln317453

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_business_pcs:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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