Dell System Update
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Dell System Update (DSU) is a Windows application that helps update BIOS, firmware, and drivers on compatible Dell systems.
Install with winget
$ winget install --id Dell.SystemUpdate --exact --version 2.1.2.0Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.
Silent install command for Dell System Update
Dell System Update uses EXE. The silent install switches are /s.
Systems-Management_Application_N2H86_WN64_2.1.2.0_A00.EXE /s
See the full silent install reference for Dell System Update →
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About
Dell System Update (DSU) is a legacy Windows application that helps update BIOS, firmware, and device drivers on Dell systems. Dell recommends using Dell Command | Update for newer Windows systems.
Installers · v2.1.2.0
| Architecture | Type | Scope | Install | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x64 | EXE | - | Direct |
Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.
Security
7 known CVEs via NVD
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for...
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Dell System Update, version 2.0.0 and earlier, contains an Improper Certificate Validation in data parser module. A local attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to credential theft and/or denial of service.
Dell System Update (DSU) 1.9 and earlier versions contain a denial of service vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to run out of memory by running multiple instances of the vulnerab...
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Related apps
- Dell Command | Update for Windows UniversalDell Inc.
Dell.CommandUpdate.Universalv5.7.0Dell Command Update is a stand-alone application for systems that provides updates for system software that is released by Dell. This application simplifies the BIOS, firmware, driver, and application update experience for Dell client hardware.