CVE-2023-39246
First published: Thu Nov 16 2023(Updated: )
Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server version prior to 11.8.1 contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction Vulnerability during installation. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary folder inside a restricted directory, leading to Privilege Escalation
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise | <11.8.1 | |
| Dell Data Protection | Encryption | <11.8.1 | |
| All of | ||
| Dell Security Management Server | <11.8.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Dell Encryption vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-39246.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-39246?
The severity of CVE-2023-39246 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-39246?
Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, Dell Encryption, and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.8.1 are affected.
How can a local malicious user exploit CVE-2023-39246?
A local malicious user could potentially exploit CVE-2023-39246 to create an arbitrary folder during installation.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-39246?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-39246 on the Dell support website: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217572/dsa-2023-271
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