CVE-2020-5385
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CVE-2020-5385 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.8 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.8 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-5358. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.8 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.8 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-5358. 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Encryption | < 10.8 |
| Dell | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise | < 2.8 |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN322456Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN322456Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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