CVE-2023-25543: power manager — Fix

Description

Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

CWE-755 CWE-755

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	power_manager	< 3.14

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209464/dsa-2023-075 https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209464/dsa-2023-075

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25543? +

Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-25543? +

CVE-2023-25543 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25543? +

CVE-2023-25543 affects products from dell, specifically: power_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-25543? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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