Insecure File and Folder Permissions in PowerPath for Windows by Dell
CVE-2023-28079

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
PowerPath Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 May 2023

What is CVE-2023-28079?

PowerPath for Windows, including versions 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2, exhibits an insecure file and folder permissions vulnerability. This flaw allows a regular user, lacking administrative rights, to exploit inadequate permissions to escalate their privileges. By doing so, they can execute arbitrary code within the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

PowerPath Windows 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000214248/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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