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CVE-2023-28065

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.19%

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CVE-2023-28065 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation. . EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellAlienware Update< 4.9.0
DellCommand Update< 4.9.0
DellUpdate< 4.9.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28065?
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-28065?
CVE-2023-28065 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28065?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST