7.8
CWE
863 277
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5343

First published: Mon May 04 2020(Updated: )

Dell Client platforms restored using a Dell OS recovery image downloaded before December 20, 2019, may contain an insecure inherited permissions vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access on the root folder.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell OS Recovery Tool<2019-12-20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Dell Client platforms vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Dell Client platforms vulnerability is CVE-2020-5343.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5343?

    The severity of CVE-2020-5343 is high.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2020-5343?

    The affected software for CVE-2020-5343 is Dell OS Recovery Image for Microsoft Windows 10.

  • How can a local malicious user exploit CVE-2020-5343?

    A local malicious user with low privileges can exploit CVE-2020-5343 to gain unauthorized access on the root folder.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5343?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-5343 on the Dell support website: https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN321036

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