If you see the ‘Another scan is in progress‘ error while using DELL SupportAssist, this post will help you. The error occurs when the software cannot initiate a ...

The uncontrolled search path vulnerability allows a local user to use DLLs to escalate privileges and affects Windows PCs. Dell has patched a high-severity flaw in its SupportAssist software that ...

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.

The “Installation failed” error while installing Dell SupportAssist can occur during a fresh installation or reinstallation of the software. The solutions ...

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.

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, and revealed to effect not ...

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. Dell has issued a ...

Security researchers at SafeBreach Labs discovered a major security vulnerability in SupportAssist, a technical support tool that comes pre-loaded on most every Dell PC and some third-party ...

If you own a Dell, now would be a good time to update your system. Even if your PC wasn’t manufactured by Dell, it’s possible that a new vulnerability affecting millions could apply to you.

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 ...

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