Link following in Dell Command | Update - CVE-2023-28065

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU76006

Link following in Dell Command | Update - CVE-2023-28065

Published: May 10, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76006
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28065
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Dell Command | Update
Software vendor:
Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links