CVE-2023-28065: High severity dell update vulnerability

Published Jun 23, 2023
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Updated

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell Alienware Update<4.9.0
Dell Command Update<4.9.0
Dell Update<4.9.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28065?

CVE-2023-28065 is a vulnerability found in Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.8.0 and prior.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28065?

The severity of CVE-2023-28065 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-28065 impact users?

CVE-2023-28065 can be exploited by a local malicious user to escalate privileges.

4

What is the affected software by CVE-2023-28065?

The affected software includes Dell Alienware Update, Dell Command Update, and Dell Update versions 4.8.0 and prior.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2023-28065 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-28065 vulnerability, update Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update to version 4.9.0 or above.

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