CVE-2024-52537: Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-52537?

dock hd22q firmware update utility: upgrade to 1.00.23, 1.00.28; dock wd19 firmware update utility: upgrade to 01.00.28, 01.00.44; dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility: upgrade to 01.00.28, 01.00.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-52537 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52537 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-52537 affect?

CVE-2024-52537 affects dock hd22q firmware update utility, dock wd19 firmware update utility, dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-52537?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-52537 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting dock hd22q firmware update utility, dock wd19 firmware update utility, dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61, CWE-59
Published	2024-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-11 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell dock hd22q firmware update utility UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.00.23 · < 1.00.28

Fixed in: 1.00.23, 1.00.28

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dock-hd22q-firmware-update-utility || rpm -q dock-hd22q-firmware-update-utility || dock-hd22q-firmware-update-utility --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.00.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dock-hd22q-firmware-update-utility

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dock-hd22q-firmware-update-utility

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dell dock wd19 firmware update utility UPGRADE

Affected: < 01.00.44 · < 01.00.28

Fixed in: 01.00.28, 01.00.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dock-wd19-firmware-update-utility || rpm -q dock-wd19-firmware-update-utility || dock-wd19-firmware-update-utility --version

2. UPGRADE to 01.00.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dock-wd19-firmware-update-utility

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dock-wd19-firmware-update-utility

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dell dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility UPGRADE

Affected: < 01.00.28 · < 01.00.44

Fixed in: 01.00.28, 01.00.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dock-wd22tb4-firmware-update-utility || rpm -q dock-wd22tb4-firmware-update-utility || dock-wd22tb4-firmware-update-utility --version

2. UPGRADE to 01.00.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dock-wd22tb4-firmware-update-utility

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dock-wd22tb4-firmware-update-utility

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-52537?

dock hd22q firmware update utility: upgrade to 1.00.23, 1.00.28; dock wd19 firmware update utility: upgrade to 01.00.28, 01.00.44; dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility: upgrade to 01.00.28, 01.00.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52537 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52537 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-52537 affect?

CVE-2024-52537 affects dock hd22q firmware update utility, dock wd19 firmware update utility, dock wd22tb4 firmware update utility. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2024-52537?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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