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CVE-2026-86361 is an incorrect permission assignment vulnerability affecting a critical resource in Dell System Update versions prior to 2.3.0.0. A low-privileged attacker with local access could exploit the permissions weakness to elevate privileges. The affected resource and precise exploitation mechanism are not specified.
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An incorrect permission assignment vulnerability in Dell System Update versions before 2.3.0.0 could allow a low-privileged attacker with local access to elevate privileges.
Incorrect permissions on a critical resource in Dell System Update versions before 2.3.0.0 could allow a local, low-privileged user to escalate privileges. Rated CVSS 8.2 and fixed in version 2.3.0.0 or later.
A high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Dell System Update. Dell has fixed the flaw; the content does not specify exploitation prerequisites or the privileges obtainable.
A high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Dell System Update. Dell recommends upgrading to version 2.3.0.0 or later to address it.
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