How severe is CVE-2022-34387?

CVE-2022-34387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34387?

CVE-2022-34387 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34387?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-34387 published?

CVE-2022-34387 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34387

CVE-2022-34387 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs
Published: 2023-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and gain total control of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34387?: Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs (version 3.11.4 and prior) and SupportAssist for Business PCs (version 3.2.0 and prior) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and gain total control of the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-34387?: CVE-2022-34387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34387?: CVE-2022-34387 primarily affects Dell Supportassist For Business Pcs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34387 published?: CVE-2022-34387 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000204114

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_business_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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