CVE-2025-36564
June 4, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
7.8
High
Description
Dell Encryption Admin Utilities versions prior to 11.10.2 contain an Improper Link Resolution vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Dell |
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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.
*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 | encryption_admin_utilities | <11.10.2 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
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
Timeline
Published: June 3, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified: June 4, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Last Modified: June 4, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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More infoSource
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