CVE-2023-29081: installshield Permission Flaw (CVSS 5.5)

Description

A vulnerability has been reported in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. This vulnerability may allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All
flexera	installshield	All

References

Other References

https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2023-29081-InstallShield-Symlink-Vulnerability-Affecting/ta-p/305052 https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2023-29081-InstallShield-Symlink-Vulnerability-Affecting/ta-p/305052

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29081? +

A vulnerability has been reported in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. This vulnerability may allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-29081? +

CVE-2023-29081 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29081? +

CVE-2023-29081 affects products from flexera, specifically: installshield. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-29081? +

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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