CVE-2020-5358

Description

Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.7 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect permissions. A local malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privilege on the affected system with the help of a symbolic link.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Dell Encryption Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN321789 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5358?
CVE-2020-5358 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5358?
To fix CVE-2020-5358, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-5358 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5358 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5358?
CVE-2020-5358 affects Dell Dell Encryption Enterprise.
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