SecuriTricks - CVE-2025-22480

Description

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary file deletion and Elevation of Privileges.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Supportassist	*

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

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.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	dell	supportassist	/	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000275712/dsa-2025-051

CVSS Score

7.0 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

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

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

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Timeline

Published: Feb. 13, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 18, 2025, 6:39 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

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

More info

Source

security_alert@emc.com

CVE-2025-22480