CVE-2023-28071
7.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD
Description
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary folder leading to permanent Denial of Service (DOS).
Affected (6)
Products: Dell: Alienware Update, Command Update, Update
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 4.9.0 | |
| Before 4.9.0 | |
| Before 4.9.0 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Microsoft Windows | All versions |
Related CWEs
CWE-1386
Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point
The product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
References (2)
Source: security_alert@emc.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory
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