How severe is CVE-2019-3744?

CVE-2019-3744 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-2019-3744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3744?

CVE-2019-3744 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3744?

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-2019-3744 published?

CVE-2019-3744 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3744

CVE-2019-3744 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Digital Delivery
Published: 2019-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a Universal Windows Platform application by manipulating the install software package feature with a race condition and a path traversal exploit in order to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3744?: Dell/Alienware Digital Delivery versions prior to 4.0.41 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local non-privileged malicious user could exploit a Universal Windows Platform application by manipulating the install software package feature with a race condition and a path traversal exploit in order to run a malicious executable with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-3744?: CVE-2019-3744 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-2019-3744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3744?: CVE-2019-3744 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3744?: 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-2019-3744 published?: CVE-2019-3744 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN318085

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:digital_delivery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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