CVE-2023-23698 (GCVE-0-2023-23698)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-10 12:20 – Updated: 2025-03-24 18:36
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Summary
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-1386 - Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point
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Vendor Product Version
Dell Dell Command Update (DCU) Affected: Versions 4.6.0 and 4.7.1
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