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CVE-2023-6235

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2023-6235 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DuetdisplayDuet Display2.5.9.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6235?
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found in the Duet Display product, affecting version 2.5.9.1. An attacker could place an arbitrary libusk.dll file in the C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\ directory, which could lead to the execution and persistence of arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-6235?
CVE-2023-6235 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6235?
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