Description

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows), versions prior to 2.3.0.17, contain Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges and arbitrary code execution.

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{
  "score": "7.8",
  "pubDate": "2026-08-12T20:17:46.547Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-08-12T20:17:46.547Z",
  "executiveSummary": "An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) affecting versions prior to 2.3.0.17. This security flaw exposes local system integrity by allowing low-privileged authenticated attackers to interact improperly with vulnerable application components or services.\nThe primary impact of successful exploitation is the potential elevation of privileges, which enables the execution of arbitrary code with elevated permissions on the underlying host operating system. This security deficiency poses significant risk to environments utilizing the affected software, as it bridges the gap between standard user privileges and administrative control.\nExploitation of this vulnerability requires local access to the target machine and authentication as a low-privileged user. External network access is not required, as the attack surface resides strictly within the local host boundary. The risk implications include complete system compromise, unauthorized modification of system resources, and potential persistence mechanisms established by malicious actors.\nOrganizations deploying Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) must prioritize remediation to neutralize the local privilege escalation vector and secure endpoints against unauthorized code execution.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability resides in the access control implementation of Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) in versions prior to 2.3.0.17. The root cause stems from insufficiently restricted permissions applied to local IPC mechanisms, file system objects, registry keys, or service interfaces managed by the application. These overly permissive configurations allow untrusted, low-privileged users to interact with privileged background routines or inter-process communication channels.\nThe attack flow begins with an adversary obtaining local access to a system running an affected version of Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows). Operating under a low-privileged security context, the attacker leverages the improper access control flaw to target the vulnerable component. Because the application fails to adequately validate the authorization context of incoming requests or interactions, the privileged component accepts inputs or performs operations on behalf of the unprivileged user.\nThe exploitation method typically involves interacting with insecure named pipes, local RPC endpoints, poorly secured services, or manipulating file system objects and binaries utilized by the application during execution. By leveraging these exposed interfaces, the attacker can inject malicious payloads, redirect execution flows, or command the privileged service to execute arbitrary code.\nAuthentication requirements are minimal, requiring only a standard, low-privileged local user account on the target operating system. No network exposure is necessary since the attack vector is localized entirely to the host environment. Post-exploitation impact includes the successful escalation of privileges to a higher security context, enabling the execution of arbitrary system-level commands, tampering with critical operating system files, deploying malware, or disabling security controls."
}