CVE-2025-46367 Overview
CVE-2025-46367 affects Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) 6.x, versions prior to 6.10.15.0. The vulnerability is classified as Detection of Error Condition Without Action [CWE-390]. A low-privileged attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to achieve arbitrary code execution on the target system.
Dell published Security Advisory DSA-2025-392 to address this issue. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, but no user interaction, making it viable for attackers who have already established a foothold on a system running AWCC.
Critical Impact
A local, low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable Dell Alienware Command Center 6.x, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected host.
Affected Products
- Dell Alienware Command Center 6.x versions prior to 6.10.15.0
- Windows systems with AWCC installed for Alienware hardware management
- Alienware gaming systems shipped with pre-installed AWCC 6.x
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-11-13 - CVE-2025-46367 published to NVD
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-46367
Vulnerability Analysis
Dell Alienware Command Center is a system utility that manages performance profiles, thermal controls, RGB lighting, and hardware configuration on Alienware devices. AWCC installs privileged services and drivers that interface directly with hardware components.
The vulnerability stems from a Detection of Error Condition Without Action weakness [CWE-390]. The software detects an error condition during execution but fails to take appropriate corrective action. This gap in error handling creates an exploitable code path.
An attacker with local access and low privileges can trigger the error condition and leverage the missing action to execute arbitrary code. Because AWCC components typically run with elevated privileges, successful exploitation can result in privilege escalation and full system compromise.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper error handling within AWCC 6.x components. When the software encounters an anomalous state, it recognizes the condition but does not abort, sanitize inputs, or fail safely. Execution continues in an inconsistent state that an attacker can manipulate to control program flow.
Attack Vector
Exploitation requires local access to a system running vulnerable AWCC 6.x. The attacker must possess low-privileged credentials on the host. No user interaction is required. Once the error condition is triggered, the attacker leverages the unhandled state to load or execute malicious code within the AWCC process context.
Refer to the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2025-392 for vendor-provided technical details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-46367
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected child processes spawned by AWCC service binaries or Alienware Command Center executables
- Modification of AWCC configuration files or DLLs in the Alienware Command Center installation directory
- Anomalous inter-process communication targeting AWCC services from low-privileged user contexts
Detection Strategies
- Monitor for process creation events where AWCC components spawn shells, script interpreters, or unusual binaries
- Track file integrity of AWCC installation directories and flag unauthorized changes to executables and libraries
- Correlate local logon events with subsequent AWCC service interactions to identify abuse patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Inventory endpoints running AWCC 6.x and prioritize monitoring of versions prior to 6.10.15.0
- Enable command-line and process-tree logging on systems with AWCC installed to surface exploitation attempts
- Establish baselines for normal AWCC behavior to detect deviations indicative of code injection or process manipulation
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-46367
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade Dell Alienware Command Center to version 6.10.15.0 or later on all affected systems
- Restrict local access on systems running AWCC and enforce least-privilege principles for standard user accounts
- Review the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2025-392 for vendor-specific remediation guidance
Patch Information
Dell has released AWCC version 6.10.15.0, which remediates CVE-2025-46367. Organizations should deploy the update through standard patch management processes or by downloading the latest version directly from Dell support. Version 6.10.15.0 and later are not affected.
Workarounds
- If patching is not immediately feasible, uninstall AWCC on systems where it is not required for operational needs
- Disable AWCC services on affected endpoints to reduce the attack surface until the update is applied
- Limit local logon rights to trusted administrative accounts on systems that must retain vulnerable AWCC versions
Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.
