CVE-2023-28065
23.06.2023, 12:15
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| dell | alienware_update | 𝑥 < 4.9.0 |
| dell | command_update | 𝑥 < 4.9.0 |
| dell | update | 𝑥 < 4.9.0 |
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-1386 - Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount PointThe software opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.
- 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.