CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2359

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet 3.10.39.0 does not properly drop SYSTEM privileges when started from the systray applet, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the Help functionality.

Risk Assessment

A local user can gain unauthorized SYSTEM privileges, leading to full compromise of the operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the TrayApplet software to the latest version or apply the appropriate security patch from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Util TrayApplet 3.10.39.0 does not properly drop SYSTEM privileges when started from the systray applet, which allows local users to gain privileges by accessing the Help functionality.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS