Dell ThinOS Improper Permissions Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Dell ThinOS versions through 2408, allowing a low-privileged attacker with local access to exploit improper permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to elevated privileges, allowing a user to perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to Dell ThinOS 2502 to address this vulnerability. Instructions for downloading the upgrade are available on the Dell Support website.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 7:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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