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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2020-5358

Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.7 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect permissions. A local malicious user with low...

Vulnerability Description

Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.7 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect permissions. A local malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privilege on the affected system with the help of a symbolic link.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DellEncryption<= 10.7.0
DellEndpoint Security Suite Enterprise< 2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5358?

CVE-2020-5358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.7 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect permissions. A local malicious user with low...

How severe is CVE-2020-5358?

CVE-2020-5358 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5358?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise.