CVE-2023-32479: High severity dell data protection | encryption vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2024
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Updated

Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.9.0 contain privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper ACL of the non-default installation directory. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by replacing binaries in installed directory and taking reverse shell of the system leading to Privilege Escalation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell Encryption<11.9.0
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise<11.9.0
All of the following
Dell Security Management Server<11.9.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 25, 56091
Event
via NVD·11:44 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32479?

CVE-2023-32479 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32479?

To mitigate CVE-2023-32479, update to Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server version 11.9.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-32479?

CVE-2023-32479 affects users of Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.9.0.

4

What causes CVE-2023-32479?

CVE-2023-32479 is caused by improper access control lists (ACLs) of the non-default installation directories in affected Dell products.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-32479?

No, CVE-2023-32479 can only be exploited by a local malicious user.

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