CVE-2023-6338

Description

Uncontrolled search path vulnerabilities were reported in the Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC) that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the Universal Device Client to version 23.10 or higher.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-121183 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6338?
CVE-2023-6338 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6338?
To fix CVE-2023-6338: Update the Universal Device Client to version 23.10 or higher.
Is CVE-2023-6338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6338 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-2023-6338?
CVE-2023-6338 affects Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC).
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