CVE-2024-52537
6.7
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 0.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility contains an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Affected (6)
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 1.00.23 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 1.00.28 |
Configuration C
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 01.00.44 |
Configuration D
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 01.00.28 |
Configuration E
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 01.00.28 |
Configuration F
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 01.00.44 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Linux Linux Kernel | All 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 (1)
Source: security_alert@emc.com
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