CVE-2019-18575
06.12.2019, 21:15
Dell Command Configure versions prior to 4.2.1 contain an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symlink to a target file, allowing the attacker to overwrite or corrupt a specified file on the system.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| dell | command\|configure | 𝑥 < 4.2.1 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software 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.