How severe is CVE-2022-34459?

CVE-2022-34459 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-2022-34459 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-2022-34459?

CVE-2022-34459 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34459?

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-2022-34459 published?

CVE-2022-34459 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34459

CVE-2022-34459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34459?: Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a improper verification of cryptographic signature in get applicable driver component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to malicious payload execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-34459?: CVE-2022-34459 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-2022-34459 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-2022-34459?: CVE-2022-34459 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34459?: 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-2022-34459 published?: CVE-2022-34459 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204950/dsa-2022-298

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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