What is CVE-2026-49500?
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 leverage this to cause Denial of Service and Elevation of Privilege. Users should update AWCC to version 6.14.20.0 or later.
Azərbaycanca: Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) proqramının 6.14.20.0 versiyasından əvvəlki versiyalarında "Link Following" zəifliyi aşkarlanıb. Bu zəiflik yerli girişi olan aşağı səlahiyyətli istifadəçiyə xidmət dayandırılması (Denial of Service) və imtiyaz artırılması (Elevation of Privilege) imkanı verə bilər. İstifadəçilərə AWCC proqramını ən azı 6.14.20.0 versiyasına yeniləmək tövsiyə olunur.
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Which Dell software is affected by CVE-2026-49500?
CVE-2026-49500 affects Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) software. Specifically, versions prior to 6.14.20.0 are vulnerable to this issue.
What outcomes can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-49500?
A low-privileged attacker with local access exploiting this vulnerability can cause Denial of Service and Elevation of Privilege.
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