CVE-2026-49500

Published: Aug 18, 2026Modified: Aug 20, 2026

6.0

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.8 / Impact: 5.2

Source: security_alert@emc.com (Secondary)

Description

Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.20.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of Service and Elevation of Privileges.

Related CWEs

CWE-272

Least Privilege Violation

The elevated privilege level required to perform operations such as chroot() should be dropped immediately after the operation is performed.

References (1)

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501384/dsa-2026-334-security-update-for-dell-alienware-command-center-6-x-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Source: security_alert@emc.com

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