CVE-2023-23698 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Alienware Update	4.6.0
Dell	Command Update	4.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1386

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208038/dsa-2023-031PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208038/dsa-2023-031PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-23698?

CVE-2023-23698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentia...

How severe is CVE-2023-23698?

CVE-2023-23698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23698?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update.