Vulnerability Description
The Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Packages (MBDP) before build 5043 allows an unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files in arbitrary folders using hard links. An unprivileged user could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sierrawireless | Mobile Broadband Driver Package | < 5043 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/sierra_wirelessThird Party Advisory
- https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/software_reference_docs/techVendor Advisory
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/sierra_wirelessThird Party Advisory
- https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/software_reference_docs/techVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8948?
CVE-2020-8948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Packages (MBDP) before build 5043 allows an unprivileged user to overwrite arbitrary files in arbitrary folders using hard links. An unprivileged us...
How severe is CVE-2020-8948?
CVE-2020-8948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sierrawireless Mobile Broadband Driver Package.