CVE-2019-3742

CVE-2019-3742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Digital Delivery 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.

Key facts

Description

Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2013 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a named pipe that performs binary deserialization via a process hollowing technique to inject malicous code to run an executable with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3742?
Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2013 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a named pipe that performs binary deserialization via a process hollowing technique to inject malicous code to run an executable with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-3742?
CVE-2019-3742 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-2019-3742 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3742?
CVE-2019-3742 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3742?
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-2019-3742 published?
CVE-2019-3742 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Dell Digital Delivery

All CVEs affecting Dell Digital Delivery →