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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2023-51654

Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-s...

Vulnerability Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the PC.

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

VendorProductVersions
BrotherIprint\&Scan<= 11.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-51654?

CVE-2023-51654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper link resolution before file access ('Link Following') issue exists in iPrint&Scan Desktop for Windows versions 11.0.0 and earlier. A symlink attack by a malicious user may cause a Denial-of-s...

How severe is CVE-2023-51654?

CVE-2023-51654 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-2023-51654?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brother Iprint\&Scan.