PT-2023-21533 · Dell · Alienware Update+2

Ycdxsb · Published 2023-06-23 · Updated 2023-06-30 · CVE-2023-28071

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior

Description The issue is related to an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point, which could be exploited by a local malicious user to create arbitrary folders. This exploitation could lead to a permanent Denial of Service (DOS).

Recommendations For versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior, update to a version later than 4.9.0, A01 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Insecure Operation on Windows Junction

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1386

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-28071

Affected Products

Alienware Update

Dell Command | Update

Dell Update

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28071 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28071 · Vendor Advisory
• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213546/dsa-2023-170-dell-command-update · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/53459 · Telegram Post