CVE-2020-8948
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CVE-2020-8948 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierrawireless | Mobile Broadband Driver Package | < 5043 |
References
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/sierra_wirelessThird Party Advisory
- https://danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/sierra_wirelessThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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