VDB-232273 · CVE-2023-28065 · dsa-2023-146

Dell Command Update/Update/Alienware Update up to 4.8.0 on Windows link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Dell Command Update, Update and Alienware Update up to 4.8.0 on Windows. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-28065. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Dell Command Update, Update and Alienware Update up to 4.8.0 on Windows. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.

The weakness was presented 06/23/2023 as dsa-2023-146. The advisory is shared at dell.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-28065 since 03/10/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.9.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Dell

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Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.dell.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.3
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.7
CNA Vector (Dell): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Command Update/Update/Alienware Update 4.9.0

Timelineinfo

03/10/2023 🔍
06/23/2023 +104 days 🔍
06/23/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2026 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2023-146
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232273

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2023 15:08
Updated: 02/03/2026 14:59
Changes: 06/23/2023 15:08 (48), 07/18/2023 08:15 (12), 02/03/2026 14:56 (2), 02/03/2026 14:59 (19)
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Committer: lywand
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