Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.15.1, allowing low-privileged attackers with local access to create temporary files with insecure permissions. This could lead to information tampering.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized modification of information.

Remediation

Users can update to Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery version 5.5.15.1 or later. To verify the current version, check the 'Programs and Features' section in the Control Panel. If the version is lower than 5.5.15.1, launch the Dell SupportAssist application, check for updates, and install the latest version.

Added: Jan 13, 2026, 5:33 PM
Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 5:33 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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