CVE-2020-5357
First published: Wed May 27 2020(Updated: )
Dell Dock Firmware Update Utilities for Dell Client Consumer and Commercial docking stations contain an Arbitrary File Overwrite vulnerability. The vulnerability is limited to the Dell Dock Firmware Update Utilities during the time window while being executed by an administrator. During this time window, a locally authenticated low-privileged malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by tricking an administrator into overwriting arbitrary files via a symlink attack. The vulnerability does not affect the actual binary payload that the update utility delivers.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Dock WD15 | <1.0.8 | |
| Dell Dock WD15 Firmware | ||
| Dell Dock WD19 | <1.0.14 | |
| Dell Dock WD19 Firmware | ||
| Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 Firmware | <1.0.4 | |
| Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 Firmware | ||
| Dell Precision Dual Usb-c Thunderbolt Dock - Tb18dc Firmware | <1.0.10 | |
| Dell Precision Dual Usb-c Thunderbolt Dock - Tb18dc Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5357?
CVE-2020-5357 is an Arbitrary File Overwrite vulnerability in Dell Dock Firmware Update Utilities for Dell Client Consumer and Commercial docking stations.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-5357?
The Dell Dock Firmware Update Utilities versions up to 1.0.8 for Dell Dock WD15 Firmware, and versions up to 1.0.14 for Dell Dock WD19 Firmware are affected.
Is Dell Dock WD15 software affected by CVE-2020-5357?
Yes, Dell Dock WD15 Firmware versions up to 1.0.8 are affected by CVE-2020-5357.
Is Dell Dock WD19 software affected by CVE-2020-5357?
Yes, Dell Dock WD19 Firmware versions up to 1.0.14 are affected by CVE-2020-5357.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5357?
To fix CVE-2020-5357, Dell recommends updating to the latest firmware version for the affected docking stations.
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