CVE-2025-46368 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-377 (Insecure Temporary File) affecting Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) versions prior to 6.10.15.0. The vulnerability arises because the application creates temporary files insecurely, which can be accessed or modified by low-privileged local users. This insecure handling of temporary files can lead to information tampering, where an attacker could alter data that the application relies on, potentially causing incorrect behavior or exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges but does not require user interaction, making it a risk primarily in environments where multiple users share the same system or where local access controls are weak. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.6, indicating a medium severity level, with the vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L. This means the attack vector is local, attack complexity is low, privileges required are low, no user interaction is needed, and the impact is low on confidentiality, high on integrity, and low on availability. No public exploits are known at this time, but the vulnerability could be leveraged to manipulate application behavior or data integrity. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may be pending or not yet publicly available, so mitigation currently relies on access control and monitoring.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-46368 depends on the deployment of Dell Alienware Command Center, which is primarily used on gaming and high-performance Dell systems. In corporate or shared environments where multiple users have local access, this vulnerability could allow a low-privileged user to tamper with application data, potentially leading to incorrect system behavior or exposure of sensitive information. Although the confidentiality impact is low, the high integrity impact could disrupt workflows or cause data corruption. Availability impact is low but present. In sectors where gaming or high-performance computing is integrated into business processes (e.g., creative industries, software development, or research), this vulnerability could pose operational risks. Additionally, organizations with lax local access controls or shared workstation environments are at higher risk. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate threat but does not eliminate risk, especially as attackers may develop exploits once a patch is released.

1. Apply the official patch or update Alienware Command Center to version 6.10.15.0 or later as soon as it becomes available from Dell. 2. Until patched, restrict local access to systems running vulnerable versions to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of exploitation by low-privileged attackers. 3. Implement strict file system permissions and monitor temporary file creation and modification activities on affected systems to detect suspicious behavior. 4. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to identify anomalous local activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Educate users about the risks of local privilege misuse and enforce policies to prevent unauthorized local access. 6. Consider isolating gaming or high-performance systems from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if exploited. 7. Regularly audit installed software versions and maintain an inventory of systems running Alienware Command Center to prioritize patching efforts.