Insecure Operation Vulnerability in Dell Encryption Products
CVE-2023-39246

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dell
Status
Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, Dell Security Management Server (Windows)
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-39246?

Dell Encryption and its related products, such as Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise and Dell Security Management Server, are impacted by a vulnerability during the installation process. This flaw allows a local malicious user to exploit insecure operations on Windows Junctions, potentially creating arbitrary folders within restricted directories. Such an exploit could lead to privilege escalation, enabling unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, Dell Security Management Server (Windows) SW Versions prior to 11.8.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217572/dsa-20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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