PT-2023-21538 · Dell · Powerpath For Windows

Published 2023-05-30 · Updated 2023-06-06 · CVE-2023-28079

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PowerPath for Windows versions 7.0 through 7.2

Description The issue allows a regular user to exploit weak folder and file permissions, potentially escalating privileges and executing arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM.

Recommendations For PowerPath for Windows versions 7.0 through 7.2, consider restricting access to sensitive folders and files to prevent privilege escalation until a fix is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-28079

Affected Products

Powerpath For Windows

References · 3

• https://dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000214248/dsa-2023-154-powerpath-windows-security-update-for-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28079 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28079 · Vendor Advisory