CVE-2023-28071

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary folder leading to permanent Denial of Service (DOS).

Categories

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory dell.com
Affected: Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213546/dsa-2023-170-dell-command-update patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28071?
CVE-2023-28071 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28071?
To fix CVE-2023-28071, 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-2023-28071 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28071 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-2023-28071?
CVE-2023-28071 affects Dell Dell Command Update (DCU).
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