CVE-2024-47480

Dec. 18, 2024, 3:15 a.m.

7.8
High

Description

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
Dell Inventory Collector Client
  • ['before 12.7.0']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

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

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000255700/dsa-2024-475

Tags

security_alert@emc.com
CWE-61
2024-12-18
CVE-2024-47480

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

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

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 18, 2024, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 18, 2024, 3:15 a.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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