CVE-2024-52537

Dec. 11, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

6.3
Medium

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
Dell Client Platform Firmware Update Utility
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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/000227591/dsa-2024-351

Tags

security_alert@emc.com
CWE-61
2024-12-11
CVE-2024-52537

CVSS Score

6.3 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

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

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

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 11, 2024, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 11, 2024, 8:15 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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