CVE-2023-32474

Description

Dell Display Manager application, version 2.1.1.17 and prior, contain an insecure operation on windows junction/mount point. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation leading to arbitrary folder or file deletion

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1386 CWE-1386

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dell	display_manager	< 2.1.1.21

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215216/dsa-2023-182-dell https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215216/dsa-2023-182-dell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32474? +

Dell Display Manager application, version 2.1.1.17 and prior, contain an insecure operation on windows junction/mount point. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation leading to arbitrary folder or file deletion It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-32474? +

CVE-2023-32474 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 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-2023-32474? +

CVE-2023-32474 affects products from dell, specifically: display_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-32474? +

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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