Dell Display Manager Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary File/Folder Deletion
CVE-2023-32474

6.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Dell Display Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 February 2024

Summary

The Dell Display Manager application is impacted by a vulnerability due to an insecure operation involving Windows junctions and mount points. A local malicious actor may leverage this flaw to manipulate the installation process, ultimately resulting in arbitrary deletion of files or directories. This poses a significant risk for users who might unknowingly open their systems to exploitation during the installation or update phases of the application.

Affected Version(s)

Dell Display Manager 0 <= 2.1.1.17

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215216/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Marius Gabriel Mihai
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