Dell published a security update to patch a SupportAssist Client software flaw which enables potential local attackers to execute arbitrary code with Administrator privileges on vulnerable computers.

But occasionally, a pre-installed piece of manufacturer cruft can pose a serious security risk — and that’s why you should probably update or uninstall Dell’s SupportAssist right away. The ...

Security researchers have found four major security vulnerabilities in the BIOSConnect feature of Dell SupportAssist, allowing attackers to remotely execute code within the BIOS of impacted devices.

In another example of a problem that is sadly familiar, Bill Demirkapi found a vulnerability in the support software that Dell installs on most of its new PCs. His method tricks the SupportAssist ...

In an advisory, Dell is urging users of its hardware to update to Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 2.0.1 and Dell SupportAssist for Home PCs version 3.2.2.. The bug, tracked as CVE-2019 ...

Dell has released a security alert letting customers know that they should update SupportAssist for both business and home PCs.. The vulnerability was discovered by SafeBreach security researcher ...

A security flaw discovered by SafeBreach Labs in Dell's SupportAssist software—installed by default on millions of PCs—left users at risk of an attacker gaining administrator privileges on ...

It's been a rough week for security issues at Dell. A serious security vulnerability in the company's SupportAssist software was disclosed by cybersecurity firm SafeBreach. Dell swiftly released a ...

Security researchers discovered four BIOS vulnerabilities affecting 129 different Dell models, spanning 30 million laptops, desktops, and tablets.

Pre-Installed 'SupportAssist' Tool on Dell PCs Vulnerable to Bug . The flaw may affect over 100 million PCs that come pre-installed with diagnostic software from vendor PC-Doctor.