Dell Command Update/Update/Alienware Update up to 4.9.0 on Windows link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Dell Command Update, Update and Alienware Update up to 4.9.0 on Windows. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-28071. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dell Command Update, Update and Alienware Update up to 4.9.0 on Windows and classified as critical. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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).

The weakness was published 06/23/2023 as dsa-2023-170. The advisory is shared for download at dell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-28071 since 03/10/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/17/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

03/10/2023 🔍
06/23/2023 +104 days 🔍
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07/17/2023 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2023-170
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232240

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2023 13:29
Updated: 07/17/2023 18:27
Changes: 06/23/2023 13:29 (47), 07/17/2023 18:27 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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