CVE-2025-46637

Dec. 10, 2025, 5:08 p.m.

7.3
High

Description

Dell Encryption, versions prior to 11.12.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Dell
  • Encryption
  • *

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.

*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 / / / / / / / /

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000394657/dsa-2025-442

Tags

security_alert@emc.com
CWE-59
2025-12-09
CVE-2025-46637

CVSS Score

7.3 / 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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 9, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 10, 2025, 5:08 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE has had analysis completed and all data associations made.

More info

Source

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