CVE-2023-39246
7.3
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server version prior to 11.8.1 contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction Vulnerability during installation. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary folder inside a restricted directory, leading to Privilege Escalation
Affected (3)
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 11.8.1 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 11.8.1 |
Configuration C
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 11.8.1 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Microsoft Windows | All versions |
Related CWEs
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.
CWE-61
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
References (2)
Source: security_alert@emc.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
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