CVE-2023-43078

Aug. 28, 2024, 12:57 p.m.

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CWE-59
2024-08-28
CVE-2023-43078

CVSS Score

6.7 / 10

Product(s) Impacted

Dell Client Platform

Dell Dock Firmware

Description

Dell Dock Firmware and Dell Client Platform contain an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability during installation resulting in arbitrary folder deletion, which could lead to Privilege Escalation or Denial of Service.

Weaknesses

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 ID: 59

Date

Published: Aug. 28, 2024, 6:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Aug. 28, 2024, 12:57 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

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CVSS Data

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score
6.7
Exploitability Score
0.8
Impact Score
5.9
Base Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector String

The CVSS vector string provides an in-depth view of the vulnerability metrics.

View Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217981/dsa-2023-362-security-update-for-dell-dock-firmware-and-dell-client-platform-for-an-improper-link-resolution-vulnerability
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