CVE-2020-5358: High severity dell data protection | encryption vulnerability
Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.7 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite versions prior to 2.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect permissions. A local malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privilege on the affected system with the help of a symbolic link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Dell Encryption vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Dell Encryption vulnerability is CVE-2020-5358.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-5358?
CVE-2020-5358 has a severity level of high.
Which versions of Dell Encryption are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions prior to 10.7 of Dell Encryption are affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Dell Endpoint Security Suite are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions prior to 2.7 of Dell Endpoint Security Suite are affected by this vulnerability.
How can a local malicious user exploit this vulnerability?
A local malicious user with low privileges can potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privilege on the affected system.